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M517 FAP

1995 Seat Ibiza Salsa

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza Salsa93,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 FAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 108,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 108,453 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,299 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 107,299 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007

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

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

nearside front indicator lens has a small hole.

Pass 16 May 2006 90,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 90,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 82,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 82,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Salsa?

Based on 1,671 MOT tests across 359 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
6,620
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
359
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Registration plate lamp not working 118
Direction indicator incorrect colour 117
Stop lamp not working 112
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
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M517 FAP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Salsa in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza Salsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 93,706 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 Salsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M517 FAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Salsa typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza Salsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M517 FAP registered?

M517 FAP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M517 FAP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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