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B5 UEV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,224 mi
Last recorded52,224 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 52,098 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 51,942 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside inner CV gaiter weeping grease

Offside rear wheel arch

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise clip missing on o/s front outer c/v boot

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 44,178 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2006 43,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 42,698 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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B5 UEV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 B5 UEV, 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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B5 UEV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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