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M185 BFM

1995 Seat Ibiza Cl

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,160 mi
Last recorded167,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl88,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 BFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 167,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 167,160 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 152,853 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 152,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 143,685 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cl?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Stop lamp not working 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
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M185 BFM is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 88,402 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M185 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M185 BFM registered?

M185 BFM is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 24 June 1995.

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