MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nail in tyre
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P689 OHJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P689 OHJ, 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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P689 OHJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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