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N121 VPK

1996 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,821 mi
Last recorded146,821 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 VPK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,821 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 146,821 miles

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

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 141,246 miles

Nearside & offside front top suspension mountings slight play

Rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 26 Mar 2010 141,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside & offside front top suspension mountings slight play

Rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 135,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 135,049 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 126,948 miles

OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE WEAK.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 126,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE WEAK.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 118,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 108,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE PERISHING.

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

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

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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N121 VPK is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 83,906 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 N121 VPK, 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 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N121 VPK is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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