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W198 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 93,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 93,208 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,465 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,386 miles

195/50/15 X 4

R/W/BLADE TORN

SPORTS EXHAUST REAR BOX FITTED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 8 May 2015 77,386 miles

195/50/15 X 4

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

R/W/BLADE TORN

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SPORTS EXHAUST REAR BOX FITTED

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 19 May 2014 67,918 miles

engine noise/missfire and stalling, windscreen chipped, rear wiper blade torn, rear door straps rusty and n/s front loose, n/s bottom ball joint boot deteriorated,

surface corrosion to underside components and sill rear lips

Fail 15 May 2014 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine noise/missfire and stalling, windscreen chipped, rear wiper blade torn, rear door straps rusty and n/s front loose, n/s bottom ball joint boot deteriorated,

surface corrosion to underside components and sill rear lips

Pass 16 May 2013 65,379 miles

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED, WINDSCREEN CHIPPED, REAR NUMBER PLAQTE DETERIORATED, FRONT BRAKE ISCS DETERIORATED, EXHAUST BLOW AT JOIN

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND FLOORS

Fail 15 May 2013 65,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCED, WINDSCREEN CHIPPED, REAR NUMBER PLAQTE DETERIORATED, FRONT BRAKE ISCS DETERIORATED, EXHAUST BLOW AT JOIN

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

SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND FLOORS

Pass 4 May 2012 64,015 miles

engine noise, rear number plate deteriorated, o/s front tyre uneven wear to inner edge at limit, compensator arm stiff

Pass 17 May 2011 62,031 miles

hand brake travel, windscreen chipped, wipers streaking, rear number plate det., rear axle rusty, exhaust join minor blow

Fail 16 May 2011 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel, windscreen chipped, wipers streaking, rear number plate det., rear axle rusty, exhaust join minor blow

Pass 20 May 2010 59,875 miles

hand brake travel, front screen minor damage, r wiper det, osf wiper det, rear axle bushes det, rear tyres approaching 2mm markers, nsr floor corroded at grommet hole, os headlight adjuster noisey, os dip at limit.

Fail 19 May 2010 59,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake travel, front screen minor damage, r wiper det, osf wiper det, rear axle bushes det, rear tyres approaching 2mm markers, nsr floor corroded at grommet hole, os headlight adjuster noisey, os dip at limit.

Pass 8 May 2009 57,259 miles

screen damage, clutch heavy, r wiper det, rear axle corroded, rear axle bushes det, r tyres worn, break compensator stiff.

Fail 6 May 2009 57,255 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

screen damage, clutch heavy, r wiper det, rear axle corroded, rear axle bushes det, r tyres worn, break compensator stiff.

Pass 2 May 2008 53,768 miles

clutch pedal stiff, front brakes imbalanced, windscreen chip, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, minor front wheel bearing play, minor exhaust blow

Pass 4 May 2007 49,479 miles

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Fail 3 May 2007 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen chiped,clutch pedal stiff,hand brake imbalanced o/s low,arch covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 46,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 46,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch cable stiff

engine covers fitted

exhaust rusty

o/s rear wheel binding

uneven wear to front tyres

windscreen chiped

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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W198 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W198 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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W198 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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