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W509 AKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

155,094 mi
Last recorded155,094 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 AKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 155,094 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 154,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 154,533 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 144,849 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 144,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,725 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2011 134,719 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,564 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 129,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 108,703 miles

Advise:Small scratch on windscreen zone a.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,703 miles

Advise:Small scratch on windscreen zone a.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 85,445 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,306 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 67,306 miles

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

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

tracking out

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,819 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W509 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W509 AKR, 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 W509 AKR registered?

W509 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W509 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 AKR shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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