MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,051 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine coolant leak
exhaust backbox has detireated inside box but not blowing
n/s/f bumper is loose
slightly more play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine coolant leak
exhaust backbox has detireated inside box but not blowing
n/s/f bumper is loose
slightly more play in n/s/r wheel bearing
spear tyre is flat
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front grill loose
n/s/r tyre is on 2.0mm
o/s/f tyre has a small cut on sidewall but no cords showing
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front grill loose
n/s/r tyre is on 2.0mm
o/s/f tyre has a small cut on sidewall but no cords showing
spear tyre is flat
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Damage to front of vehicle
Dampness to nearside front shock absorber
Front brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges
Rear indicators faded
Rear number plate in poor condition
Rear wiper blade split
Stone damage to windscreen
Corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Damage to front of vehicle
Dampness to nearside front shock absorber
Front brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges
Rear indicators faded
Rear number plate in poor condition
Rear wiper blade split
Stone damage to windscreen
Both rear indicators faded
Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp
Rear number plate starting to seperate
Stone damage to windscreen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside front shock absorber damp.
Stone damage to windscreen.
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P657 DPB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P657 DPB, 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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P657 DPB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P657 DPB safe to buy?
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