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W973 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,935 mi
Last recorded72,935 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,547 miles

O/S/R tyre badly deteriorated & low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,833 miles

E.P.C light on

Front exhaust pipe bracket broken but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,523 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slight play

o/s/r tyre cracks in outer wall

Fail 8 Nov 2013 64,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slight play

o/s/r tyre cracks in outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,645 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,541 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 29,564 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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W973 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W973 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W973 AKL registered?

W973 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W973 AKL safe to buy?

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