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M26 XYB

1995 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 XYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 83,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet release not oprating from inside of vehicle

front exhaust mount/clamp insecure/corroded (system still supported)

front tyres close to 2mm wear bar indicators

nearside drop window not functioning

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel bearing not fully inspected due to binding brake

rear parking brake application uneven

rust/corrosion on underbody and underbody components

slight play in offside steering rack track rod

some binding on nearside rear brake

some grabbing on offside rear sevice brake

Pass 23 May 2013 81,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery not fully secure

clutch stiff to operate

corrosion on front of exhaust

oil leak on gearbox

slight binding on offside front brake

some marking on windscreen

surface rust on underbody and underbody components

Fail 22 May 2013 81,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery not fully secure

clutch stiff to operate

corrosion on front of exhaust

oil leak on gearbox

slight binding on offside front brake

some marking on windscreen

surface rust on underbody and underbody components

Pass 11 May 2012 79,533 miles

underbody rusting on braking,steering and suspension components

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

Fail 10 May 2012 79,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

underbody rusting on braking,steering and suspension components

Pass 19 May 2011 77,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

underbody rusting on braking and suspension components

Pass 12 May 2010 75,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 72,698 miles

general rusting on underside of floor/suspension and brake components

rusting on outer sills

slight binding on offside front and neraside rear brakes

tread wear uneven on nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 72,018 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 72,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 May 2007 70,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 70,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,440 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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M26 XYB is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M26 XYB, 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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M26 XYB is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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