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R297 KKO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 KKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

wiper stalk incomplete

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,032 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of slight distorsion

stonechip nearside of the screen

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,032 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs showing signs of slight distorsion

stonechip nearside of the screen

Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,706 miles

front brakes showing signs of slight distorsion

rear number plate slight discoloured

stone chip in the windsceen

Pass 17 Jul 2010 81,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 81,442 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,100 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 76,100 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,109 miles

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

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

SMALL AMOUNT OF ROUGHNESS IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 30 Jun 2007 63,107 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY ROUGH

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,089 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 57,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R297 KKO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R297 KKO, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R297 KKO registered?

R297 KKO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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