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P141 CCT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,610 mi
Last recorded132,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 CCT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 132,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 132,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2012 127,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 122,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 122,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,170 miles

centre exhaust clamp fitted

offside front flexi hose in poor condition

offside rear inner side light inop

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Nov 2010 117,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp fitted

offside front flexi hose in poor condition

offside rear inner side light inop

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Nov 2009 103,697 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 103,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both handbrake cable outer sheaths in poor condition

off side front tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear position lamp inop (inner)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,479 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 88,479 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2007 78,082 miles

Front and Rear registration plates are delaminating and in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 78,082 miles

Front and Rear registration plates are delaminating and in poor condition.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 74,170 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

steering rack gaiter deterioated

Fail 2 Dec 2006 74,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

front and rear number plates in poor condition

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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P141 CCT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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 P141 CCT, 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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P141 CCT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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