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W485 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 84,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,471 miles

Reversing lamps not working.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,166 miles

nearside front door dificult to open

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,439 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,298 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 47,298 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W485 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W485 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 W485 AKL registered?

W485 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W485 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 AKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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