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P951 YWV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,812 mi
Last recorded8,812 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 YWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 8,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 5,046 miles

Hazard switch sometimes sticks, recommend replacing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 5,046 miles

Hazard switch sometimes sticks, recommend replacing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 2,134 miles

service light is on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 1,502 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing is loose almost to excess.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 1,149 miles

Front brake pads look quite low

O/S/R brake hose ferrule corroding

The service light is on ( IN 1 )

There is some play in N/S/R hub bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 944 miles

'In 01' showing on dash. This means a service is due/overdue.

Intermittent poor fast idle quality. Also emissions very wet.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Screen washers weak, possibly partially frozen.

The clutch is a little stiff, but the biting point is about right.

There is too much end float in the n/s/r hub bearing.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 944 miles

'In 01' showing on dash. This means a service is due/overdue.

Intermittent poor fast idle quality. Also emissions very wet.

Screen washers weak, possibly partially frozen.

The clutch is a little stiff, but the biting point is about right.

There is too much end float in the n/s/r hub bearing.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 418 miles

Both front wiper blades are split.

Engine seems to be a slightly poor runner and there's sometimes a missfire at fast idle.

The service (due) indicator is showing.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wiper blades are split.

Engine seems to be a slightly poor runner and there's sometimes a missfire at fast idle.

The service (due) indicator is showing.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 244 miles

Rear silencer is heavily corroded.

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 244 miles

Rear silencer is heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2008
Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,372 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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P951 YWV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P951 YWV, 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 P951 YWV registered?

P951 YWV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P951 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 YWV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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