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W166 PHO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 PHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,271 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

air bag light on

ns mirror damaged

slight play ns rack knuckle

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,722 miles

slight play ns rack knuckle

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

air bag light on

ns mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,573 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 67,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,389 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers inner door handle broken but still able to open door with acceptable modification

early perishing to o/s front lower wishbone bush

front discs corroded

outer sill covers fitted unable to determine condition of outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2005 55,881 miles

Baffles broken in centre and rear exhaust boxes.

Drivers door inside handle damaged.

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W166 PHO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W166 PHO, 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 W166 PHO registered?

W166 PHO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W166 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 PHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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