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M190 BBP

1995 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

39,115 mi
Last recorded39,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM190 BBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 39,115 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 39,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,115 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,115 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 39,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 39,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,115 miles

the windscreen is scratch marked

Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

the windscreen is scratch marked

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,113 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 38,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,971 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,841 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,832 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,280 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,280 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,237 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,481 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minor dents and scratches to various body panels/ Both rear tyres are perished and cracked/ Two nails in tread of near side rear tyre

Rear wiper is juddering across screen/ All indicators are fading/ Heavy rear brake imbalance/ Brake fluid is dirty/ Child seat fitted to near side rear

Slight play and noise from off side rear wheel bearing/ Ribbed belt heavily cracked and perished/ Slight gas leak from rear silencer/ Off sode front tyre is perished cracked and worn low/ Cream around oil filler cap/ Various oil leaks/ Starter motor

Starter motor is running on and is noisy in operation/ Clutch bite is very high/ Drivers inner door handle is loose but secure

Fail 4 Apr 2007 24,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape †Near side front tyre sideall damaged †Various engine oil leaks

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

perishing and cracking to various suspension bushes †Coil springs corroded †Brake hoses perished and metal ends corroded †Rear tyres perished and cracked †Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,377 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape †Near side front tyre sideall damaged †Various engine oil leaks

perishing and cracking to various suspension bushes †Coil springs corroded †Brake hoses perished and metal ends corroded †Rear tyres perished and cracked †Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,191 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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M190 BBP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 85,851 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 M190 BBP, 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 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M190 BBP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 1995.

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