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M249 SHH

1995 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,456 mi
Last recorded116,456 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 SHH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 116,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 116,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 106,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 95,936 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,802 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 84,822 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,805 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 74,805 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M249 SHH is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M249 SHH, 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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M249 SHH is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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