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P707 KTF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 KTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 131,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 125,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly distorted

exhaust front down pipe heat shield slightly insecure

handbrake reserve travel could be better

rear brake pads look low

some movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,252 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly distorted

exhaust front down pipe heat shield slightly insecure

handbrake reserve travel could be better

rear brake pads look low

some movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 118,963 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Fail 6 Jul 2012 118,817 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,593 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HODE FURRLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Fail 5 Jul 2011 110,593 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HODE FURRLES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,201 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Fail 12 Jul 2010 103,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Jul 2009 98,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 98,481 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 89,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid on min

drivers window not working

Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 73,887 miles

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

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

fr tyres worn inner edges close to limit

rear tyres have slight tread lift

Pass 9 Jul 2005 67,769 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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P707 KTF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P707 KTF, 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 P707 KTF registered?

P707 KTF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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