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P816 DNP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 DNP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 79,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

car brake test done on decelerometer due to being lowered

Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,326 miles

air filter hose loose.

rear wiper blade required

slight corrosion in power steering pipes

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

air filter hose loose.

rear wiper blade required

slight corrosion in power steering pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,551 miles

Oil leak

air filter heat exchange pipe broken

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

air filter heat exchange pipe broken

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,850 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 68,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,695 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 63,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,280 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 60,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

indicators slight discoloured. exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,197 miles

sligh corrosion on near side outer sill indicator bulbs slight discoleration.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,266 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,217 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 56,217 miles

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

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

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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P816 DNP 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 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 P816 DNP, 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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P816 DNP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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