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P188 MOC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 MOC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel slightly tight when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2013 92,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R wheel slightly tight when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,206 miles

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)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

slight corrosion in rear floorpan

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,204 miles

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

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

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

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths worn through

Front brake discs worn

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)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

slight corrosion in rear floorpan

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,996 miles

Both rear parking brake cable outer covers corroded.

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Slight corrosion in rear floor pan around rubber gromet

Fail 8 Jun 2010 76,996 miles

Both rear parking brake cable outer covers corroded.

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Slight corrosion in rear floor pan around rubber gromet

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,381 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 56,789 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,404 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 47,184 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2005 47,184 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P188 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P188 MOC, 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 P188 MOC registered?

P188 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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