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W557 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 126,430 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 126,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,434 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 121,416 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside dip beam has been adjusted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 105,094 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion around drain plugs on vehicle floor pans

Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,823 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,192 miles

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

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

o/s/r axle bush slightly perished

Fail 21 Aug 2007 90,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r axle bush slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2006 84,853 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 84,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damp around pas pump

Pass 23 Aug 2005 76,516 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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W557 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 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 W557 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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W557 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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