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P189 KOX

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,115 mi
Last recorded13,115 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 KOX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,115 miles

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

body / bumper damage

boot not opening, testable items inspected by folded rear seat backrest access.

exhaust emmisions lambda value high

exhaust system corroded and is leaking gasses

Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 37,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 37,110 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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P189 KOX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P189 KOX, 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 P189 KOX registered?

P189 KOX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P189 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P189 KOX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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