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N125 MYS

1996 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 MYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,162 miles

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

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

os floor corroded and sill damaged not prescribed area

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jan 2009 141,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

misfire

nsf seat back loose

os floor corroded and sill damaged not prescribed area

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 109,231 miles

evidence of slight accident damage to front

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

slight cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

slight movement in top of steering column

Fail 17 Oct 2007 109,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of slight accident damage to front

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

slight cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

slight movement in top of steering column

Fail 16 Oct 2007 109,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BONNET LATCH IS DAMAGED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

O/S/ CENTRE DOOR PILLER IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE IS WORN

O/S/F POSITION LAMP IS NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE N/S/F

O/S/R NO PLATE LAMP IS NOT AS BRIGHT AS THE N/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS DAMAGED

THERE IS A NAIL IN THE N/S/R TYRE

Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,527 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N125 MYS is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N125 MYS, 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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What year was N125 MYS registered?

N125 MYS is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N125 MYS safe to buy?

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