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P517 KOE

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 KOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 152,486 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play

strong advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 146,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 146,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 132,599 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 132,599 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 119,096 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 119,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

water pum p leaking †nail in nsr tyre tread † †

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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P517 KOE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,160 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 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P517 KOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P517 KOE registered?

P517 KOE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P517 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 KOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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