MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All brake discs have corrosion due to been stood
Both front floors have been repaired from inside the vehicle
Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear sill has damage but no sharp edges present
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged short flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Water drain on floor corroded but not within any prescribed area
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre casolated
Play in steering rack inner joints
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front tyre casolated
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres cracking between tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres cracking between tread
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R372 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 R372 OAO, 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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R372 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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