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W37 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 115,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 115,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 102,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 102,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 101,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

cut in o/s/r inner tyre sidewall

n/s/f body damage

Pass 24 May 2007 92,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 85,366 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2006 85,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W37 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W37 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W37 AKL registered?

W37 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W37 AKL safe to buy?

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