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X531 AAK

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 AAK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,795 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 107,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,700 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 104,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,548 miles

front pipe of exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,117 miles

o\s\r tyre just legal †exhaust blowing at center

Pass 12 Oct 2005 86,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 86,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X531 AAK is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X531 AAK, 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

How do I check the history of X531 AAK?

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What year was X531 AAK registered?

X531 AAK is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X531 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X531 AAK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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