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W127 ACY

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,736 mi
Last recorded145,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 ACY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 145,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,511 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 136,509 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,724 miles

front discs deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 120,532 miles

Handbrake getting to the end of its travel

Slight Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Jul 2013 120,497 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Handbrake getting to the end of its travel

Slight Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jul 2012 113,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 104,871 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Surface rust on front brake shoes.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 95,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 95,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,745 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 78,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 78,226 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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W127 ACY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W127 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W127 ACY registered?

W127 ACY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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