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J481 UVX

1991 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 UVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 85,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

headlight masks fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 77,821 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,541 miles

as per original sheet

Fail 2 Jun 2006 67,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers door catch sticky

exhaust blow at manifold

n/s/r brake binding slightly

tracking needs checking

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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J481 UVX is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 60,446 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 J481 UVX, 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 35 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J481 UVX?

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What year was J481 UVX registered?

J481 UVX is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J481 UVX safe to buy?

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