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AT165PJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,339 mi
Last recorded124,339 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT165PJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 124,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 124,339 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear indicators show white light

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,304 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,304 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front bumper insecure

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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AT165PJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 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 AT165PJ, 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 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AT165PJ registered?

AT165PJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 1997.

Is AT165PJ safe to buy?

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