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L23 XEU

1994 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Seat Ibiza86,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 XEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,405 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL NOT IN M.O.T.CRITERIA AREA

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 83,504 miles

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

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.-EXCESSIVE CORROSION AFFECTING N/S/F OUTER SILL. [NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,475 miles

CORROSION AFFECTING REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES AND VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 75,458 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L23 XEU is a 1994 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L23 XEU, 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 L23 XEU registered?

L23 XEU is a 1994 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L23 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 XEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L23 XEU have outstanding finance?

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