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N874 DKM

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,440 mi
Last recorded131,440 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN874 DKM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,440 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 131,440 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 114,050 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 114,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 105,800 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 105,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,141 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r outer sill weak. rust.

slight play in both top suspension mounts.

small corrosion leaks on front & centre exhaust.

Pass 29 Sep 2005 98,141 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill weak. rust.

slight play in both top suspension mounts.

small corrosion leaks on front & centre exhaust.

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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N874 DKM is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N874 DKM, 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.

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N874 DKM is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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