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J123 WHY

1994 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Seat Ibiza86,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 WHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 127,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 127,632 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all tyres wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,321 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal sinks

Fail 30 Oct 2024 70,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal sinks

Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 51,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 51,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,533 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 18,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 127,575 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 127,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 126,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 125,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator has no fins

Pass 11 Feb 2008 123,559 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 123,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 120,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 120,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 118,279 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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J123 WHY is a 1994 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 86,493 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 J123 WHY, 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 32 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J123 WHY registered?

J123 WHY is a 1994 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J123 WHY safe to buy?

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