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N597 BKJ

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,986 mi
Last recorded103,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 BKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 98,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,723 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Salsa?

Based on 1,671 MOT tests across 359 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
6,620
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
359
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Registration plate lamp not working 118
Direction indicator incorrect colour 117
Stop lamp not working 112
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
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N597 BKJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 85,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza Salsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N597 BKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N597 BKJ registered?

N597 BKJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N597 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 BKJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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