MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/s/f tyre wearing on edge and has nail in it.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/s/f tyre wearing on edge and has nail in it.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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R173 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R173 CVV, 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 R173 CVV registered?
R173 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R173 CVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R173 CVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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