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M526 SBU

1995 Seat Ibiza Cl

Black Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,739 mi
Last recorded88,739 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl88,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 SBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,564 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,063 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 65,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise n/s handbrake cable swollen †advise oil leak to gearbox †tyre size 155/80/13

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cl?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Stop lamp not working 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
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M526 SBU is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl in Black with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 88,402 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M526 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M526 SBU registered?

M526 SBU is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M526 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M526 SBU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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