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P943 UEE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,016 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Fail 30 Oct 2009 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside lower ball joint creaking no play

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside lower ball joint creaking no play

Pass 31 Oct 2008 91,342 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

offside and nearside hand brake cables outer casing starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2007 85,027 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

creaking noise from offside front lower ball joint no movement in it

Pass 30 Oct 2006 79,022 miles

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

offside and nearside hand brake cables outer casings starting to split

Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside hand brake cables outer casings starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,821 miles

same as before number 343044605384

Fail 31 Oct 2005 72,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight bulge to both rear handbrake cables

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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P943 UEE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P943 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 P943 UEE registered?

P943 UEE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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