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W842 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,250 mi
Last recorded108,250 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW842 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 108,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine noisey

Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine noisey

w/blades smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,750 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,750 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,307 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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W842 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W842 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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W842 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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