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P872 FON

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,193 mi
Last recorded124,193 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 FON
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,071 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 111,071 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,596 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,250 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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P872 FON is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P872 FON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P872 FON registered?

P872 FON is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P872 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 FON shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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