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W972 AKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,906 mi
Last recorded66,906 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 AKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,614 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode and has slight leak at centre section.

near side front headlamp aim is on limit.

off side rear tyre is close to wear indicators and is starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,199 miles

Advise both front shock absorbers worn

Advise brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Advise inner edges of front tyres scrubbed

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Advise inner edges of front tyres scrubbed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,029 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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W972 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W972 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 W972 AKR registered?

W972 AKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W972 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W972 AKR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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