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W949 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,505 miles

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

nearside door mirror glass missing

scratch in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,502 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges (tread not cut as deep)

scratch in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,047 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,045 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,972 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 69,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front indicators faded

front seats slightly loose

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,202 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front seats slightly loose

front suspension soft

Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front seats slightly loose

front suspension soft

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,374 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside front wiper poor

offside front tyre on limit

offside front wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,673 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 48,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W949 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W949 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 W949 AKL registered?

W949 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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