MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,285 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leak from engine
rear arches rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s outer sill damaged
tested in wet condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer wheel arch. Will require attention soon to prevent sharp edge.
Damage to nearside front and central outer body sill,
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer wheel arch. Will require attention soon to prevent sharp edge.
Damage to nearside front and central outer body sill,
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system corroded.
Rear registration plate faded.
n/s/ outer sill panal damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/ outer sill panal damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6 MM
chip in nearside screen with in limits
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6 MM
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
chip in nearside screen with in limits
damage to near side front outer sill
near side front wiper slightly damaged but still clearing screen
near side rear tyre on legal limit
rear exhaust rusty
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2MM
VEHICLE OUTER SILL DAMAGED
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil level low
front brake disc's worn
n/s/r rear tyre tread depth 2mm
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P971 OVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P971 OVV, 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 P971 OVV registered?
P971 OVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P971 OVV safe to buy?
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