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P51 UCN

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 UCN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 91,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,748 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 81,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 69,111 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cls?

Based on 2,784 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Stop lamp not working 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 178
Registration plate lamp not working 167
position lamp(s) not working 129
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P51 UCN is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,664 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P51 UCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P51 UCN registered?

P51 UCN is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P51 UCN shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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