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W596 AKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 AKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 77,550 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 77,550 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 74,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

centre silencer outer skin deterioating

Pass 22 May 2008 74,086 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin deterioating

Pass 23 May 2007 69,249 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 69,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 56,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

cut on inside wall of nearside front tyre

slight smearing offside front wiper blade

Pass 3 Jun 2005 44,091 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 44,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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W596 AKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W596 AKO, 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 W596 AKO registered?

W596 AKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W596 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W596 AKO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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