MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery insecure
clutch pedal not returning when released
front lowering spring have play in them when jacked up
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
battery insecure
clutch pedal not returning when released
front lowering spring have play in them when jacked up
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
both number plates starting to fade
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front seat runner/mountings have play, poss. slide clips
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/s/r tyre starting to distort on inner treads
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 FNW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R255 FNW, 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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R255 FNW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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