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N501 VPA

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 VPA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 103,135 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 93,364 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 93,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 80,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cls?

Based on 2,784 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Stop lamp not working 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 178
Registration plate lamp not working 167
position lamp(s) not working 129
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N501 VPA is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N501 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N501 VPA registered?

N501 VPA is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N501 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N501 VPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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