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K189 YVU

1993 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,398 mi
Last recorded21,398 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Seat Ibiza65,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 YVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,398 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs pitted

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs pitted

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,809 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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K189 YVU is a 1993 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 65,196 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 K189 YVU, 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 33 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 K189 YVU registered?

K189 YVU is a 1993 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 1993.

Is K189 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K189 YVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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