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W483 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,522 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 126,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 117,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fuid level low but no visible leaks.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake fuid level low but no visible leaks.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 106,947 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 106,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,683 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 82,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise e'p's light on

advise rear brake check slight noise from nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2005 65,156 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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W483 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W483 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 W483 AKL registered?

W483 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W483 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W483 AKL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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