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M256 EBX

1995 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,863 mi
Last recorded81,863 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 EBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 81,861 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside engine mounting deteriorated-engine has slight movement

Fail 30 Aug 2006 55,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,597 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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M256 EBX is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M256 EBX, 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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M256 EBX is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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