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R209 CVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,464 mi
Last recorded12,464 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 12,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,076 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 113,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,792 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2008 108,778 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 101,766 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 101,766 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 95,598 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 95,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 89,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 89,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 89,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R209 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R209 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 R209 CVV registered?

R209 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R209 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 CVV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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