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P10 MES

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,593 mi
Last recorded55,593 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 MES
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,593 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

movement in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,239 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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P10 MES is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 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 P10 MES, 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 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P10 MES registered?

P10 MES is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P10 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 MES shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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