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P121 YGE

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 YGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 93,251 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,304 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 77,155 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 77,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,181 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2005 72,823 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge advise to change front brake pads low advise to change

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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P121 YGE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,835 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 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 YGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P121 YGE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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