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W856 AKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 AKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 16 Jul 2015 67,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 67,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,398 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,300 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,441 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,204 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,204 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)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,550 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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W856 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W856 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 W856 AKR registered?

W856 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W856 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 AKR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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