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M223 FHR

1995 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 FHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2013 106,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,161 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis leg damaged affecting head lamp beam

rear wiper blade split

tow bar fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2009 99,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis leg damaged affecting head lamp beam

oil level very low

rear wiper blade split

tow bar fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2008 94,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sweeting behind cambelt cover

evidence of accident damage to off side front chassie leg at front sub frame mount

off side front head lamp aim only just meet criteriar due to accident damage

rear number plate starting to seperate around fixing points

toe bar fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2008 94,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sweeting behind cambelt cover

evidence of accident damage to off side front chassie leg at front sub frame mount

off side front head lamp aim only just meet criteriar due to accident damage

rear number plate starting to seperate around fixing points

toe bar fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2007 91,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear flexi brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear flexi brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 88,147 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 88,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baffles in exhaust backbox have deteriated

centre exhaust section is corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,795 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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M223 FHR is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M223 FHR, 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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What year was M223 FHR registered?

M223 FHR is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M223 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 FHR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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