MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front top mounts have slight play
both rear wheel arches cooroded slightly
gearbox oil leak
nearside front inner c.v.boot split
offside rear inner sidelight inop
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
both rear outer sill to wheel arch's corroded slightly
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
one offside rear light not working
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P897 UEE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P897 UEE, 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 P897 UEE registered?
P897 UEE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P897 UEE safe to buy?
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