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CT53 LUO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LUO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,207 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,183 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 102,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,703 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2011 87,328 miles

play in both side front top strut mountings

slight play in steering column

Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,997 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 84,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,871 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 78,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 69,225 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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CT53 LUO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CT53 LUO, 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 CT53 LUO registered?

CT53 LUO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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