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BEZ 8166

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,958 mi
Last recorded32,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 8166
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 30,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,189 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 28,189 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF Tyre Close To Tread Depth Limit & Bald On Inner Edge.

OSF Tyre Wearing More On Inner Edge Too.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 23,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,043 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,199 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 15,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,515 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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BEZ 8166 is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 BEZ 8166, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 8166 registered?

BEZ 8166 is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is BEZ 8166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 8166 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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