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P685 KBL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 KBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Apr 2017 124,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread outer edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cluth pedal stiff and low bite point

rear exhaust box breaking up internaly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

boot full

Fail 10 Apr 2014 101,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,936 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,009 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Both Wiper Blades Split on Ends

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Inside Edge Just Legal

Rear No Plate poor

Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,787 miles

Front registration plate is deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,687 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteroirated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,687 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteroirated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,937 miles

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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P685 KBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P685 KBL, 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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P685 KBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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