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P565 CEJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 CEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both reg plates deteriorated

exhaust system generally corroded and deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel long

o/s/r flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

pas pump drive belt cracked

various steel brake pipe nuts corroding badly

Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both reg plates deteriorated

exhaust system generally corroded and deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake travel long

o/s/r flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

pas pump drive belt cracked

various steel brake pipe nuts corroding badly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,218 miles

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

both registration plates deteriorated

several rear steel brakepipe nuts corroding badly

Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both registration plates deteriorated

several rear steel brakepipe nuts corroding badly

Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 82,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,089 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P565 CEJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P565 CEJ, 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 P565 CEJ registered?

P565 CEJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P565 CEJ safe to buy?

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