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P973 MDA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,239 mi
Last recorded101,239 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 MDA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,239 miles

front brake hoses perished

long handbrake travel

rear brakes unbalanced

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 96,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,193 miles

chips in the windscreen

slight play in the steering coloum

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

chips in the windscreen

slight play in the steering coloum

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,890 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 77,042 miles

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)

Slight play in front suspension mounts

Fail 6 Feb 2010 77,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Slight play in front suspension mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,015 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s sill corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

o/s sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check all pads

Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check all pads

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,755 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables show age

o/s sill and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,755 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cables show age

o/s sill and o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,161 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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P973 MDA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P973 MDA, 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 P973 MDA registered?

P973 MDA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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