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N129 BYD

1996 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,166 mi
Last recorded179,166 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,166 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 175,210 miles

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

outert sidewall cracking from the tread on the o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2015 172,652 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 172,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 167,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 167,933 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 161,009 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 160,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 152,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 152,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 147,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 147,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 135,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,632 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 120,727 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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N129 BYD is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N129 BYD, 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 N129 BYD registered?

N129 BYD is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N129 BYD safe to buy?

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