CarVerify

Free Car Check

P544 WNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,268 mi
Last recorded65,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 WNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine gearbox area ()

exhaust corroded

n/s sill arch corroded

o/s sill archcorroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,268 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine gearbox area ()

exhaust corroded

n/s sill arch corroded

o/s sill archcorroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sills arch correded

exhaust correded

sills back correded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,457 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sills arch correded

exhaust correded

sills back correded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sills correded rear archs

exhaust correded

floor area correded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,101 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear arch correded

exhaust correded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,477 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear arch correded

rear bumper damage

Pass 23 May 2012 58,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 58,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both sills correded archs

o/s/r floor correded

power steering pump damp

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,102 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,102 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r n/s/r arch correded <seat belt>

Pass 13 May 2010 55,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 55,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cam belt may be due

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Pass 20 May 2009 53,938 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 51,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 51,709 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,159 miles

n/s/r arch correded

Pass 1 Jun 2005 42,710 miles

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

sight play steering colum.n/s/f tyre low walls cracking.front dises correded brake pad 75 worn .h/brake cable poor. o/s/r tyer wall cut. n/s/r tyre wall cracking † † † † † † † † † †W

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P544 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P544 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P544 WNJ?

You can check the full history of P544 WNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P544 WNJ registered?

P544 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P544 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P544 WNJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P544 WNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P544 WNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.