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R173 UYA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 UYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,955 miles

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

engine oil level is low! (advise top up or service)

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level is low! (advise top up or service)

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,862 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 79,862 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,945 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 56,619 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)

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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R173 UYA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

R173 UYA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R173 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 UYA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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