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P948 KAV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 KAV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2010 50,222 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 43,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,416 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre is out of shape

Pass 24 May 2007 37,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P948 KAV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P948 KAV, 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 P948 KAV registered?

P948 KAV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P948 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 KAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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