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L73 RHP

1993 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,810 mi
Last recorded105,810 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Seat Ibiza65,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 RHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 105,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,739 miles

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

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Oct 2009 101,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear door does not open from outside

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,104 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 90,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 84,723 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 74,723 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 84,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L73 RHP is a 1993 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L73 RHP, 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.

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L73 RHP is a 1993 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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