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P969 UBE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,121 mi
Last recorded126,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,121 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 126,121 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,711 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

temp repair to rear bumper

Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front wiper blade poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,077 miles

front windscreen damaged n/s

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 112,072 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front windscreen damaged n/s

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,131 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2010 109,111 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake cables deteriorated

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 98,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 89,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P969 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P969 UBE, 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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P969 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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