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P189 MOC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,878 mi
Last recorded110,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,878 miles

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)

both rear wheel arches corroded and rusty

underside vehicle corroded and rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,970 miles

clutch worn

rear wheel arches corroded and rusty

underside rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,571 miles

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

clutch worn and pedel very stiff

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,685 miles

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

clutch worn

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 18 Jun 2012 94,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

clutch worn

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,611 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded and rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,903 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2005 48,785 miles

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

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 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 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 P189 MOC registered?

P189 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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