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W879 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,963 mi
Last recorded13,963 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 13,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust sysytem deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 13,963 miles

front exhaust sysytem deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEMCORRODED /FRONT SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED / SNAPPED OFF / EX STILL SUPPORTED ADVISE TO WELD BACK / FRONT FLEXI BECOMING WEAK / DETERIORATED

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO CENTRE OF TREAD / PEICE MISSING / ADVISE TO REPLACE 175 / 70 / 13

SUSPENSION BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2013 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,307 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,251 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,173 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,085 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 67,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2008 53,564 miles

Rear bushes starting to deteriate

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jan 2007 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,649 miles

Cooling fan inop overheating

Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,649 miles

Cooling fan inop overheating

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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W879 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W879 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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What year was W879 AKL registered?

W879 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W879 AKL safe to buy?

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