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W163 ULW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,580 mi
Last recorded76,580 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 ULW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,580 miles

n/s/f shock absorber slight misting

o/s/f shock absorber slight misting

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,666 miles

Both front shockers slightly leaking not excessive

Front brakes 20 perc ent out of balance

Slight play in steering wheel

Steering feels knochy

rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front shockers slightly leaking not excessive

Both front tyres bold on edges just legal middle 3/4

Front brakes 20 perc ent out of balance

Play in o/s/f ball joint not excessive

Slight play in steering wheel

Steering feels knochy

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,095 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 50,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise o/s rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 19 May 2006 37,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W163 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W163 ULW, 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 W163 ULW registered?

W163 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W163 ULW safe to buy?

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