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W542 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,255 mi
Last recorded105,255 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,255 miles

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

brake fluid level low

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Dec 2012 95,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 53,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,107 miles

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

noise from the offside and nearside front suspension

Fail 4 May 2007 40,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,530 miles

both rear tyres aged and cracking

Pass 10 May 2005 16,790 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 16,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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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W542 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 AKL registered?

W542 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W542 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 AKL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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