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W172 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 84,980 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 84,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill , outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 83,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2020 82,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,482 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 80,390 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 75,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check rear seatbelts. rear seats not in use.

Pass 14 May 2014 71,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 67,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,658 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 56,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 52,321 miles

adv front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2008 47,690 miles

adv exhaust rear corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 42,068 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

oil leak.

Pass 10 May 2006 35,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 34,202 miles

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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W172 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W172 AKL, 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 W172 AKL registered?

W172 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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