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P845 KCS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,905 mi
Last recorded71,905 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 KCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,905 miles

advise rear wheel arches rugged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

advise rear wheel arches rugged

Fail 6 Apr 2009 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 68,807 miles

Handbrake travel

offisde rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Fail 14 May 2008 68,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Handbrake travel

offisde rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Pass 17 May 2007 65,691 miles

as before

Fail 17 May 2007 65,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever sticky

o/s/r/arch started to corrode

Pass 22 May 2006 63,161 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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P845 KCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P845 KCS, 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 P845 KCS registered?

P845 KCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P845 KCS safe to buy?

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