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W481 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,570 mi
Last recorded166,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 166,570 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,783 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 146,704 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 132,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 118,155 miles

brake hose ferrules some corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 98,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,894 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 64,498 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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W481 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W481 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 W481 AKL registered?

W481 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W481 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 AKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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