MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front 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)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R281 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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R281 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 December 1997.
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