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W38 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,101 mi
Last recorded234,101 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 234,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 222,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 211,177 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 196,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 196,086 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 181,330 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Jul 2011 166,713 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 135,341 miles

Bonnet catch sticking in the open position sometimes.

Offside wiper blade split but clearing windscreen ok.

Fail 8 May 2008 120,675 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 120,675 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 106,172 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 106,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 91,911 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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W38 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W38 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 W38 AKL registered?

W38 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W38 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 AKL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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