MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake pads worn.
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit (195 50 15).
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
Front brake pads worn.
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit (195 50 15).
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R214 BTX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R214 BTX, 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 R214 BTX registered?
R214 BTX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R214 BTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R214 BTX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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