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R420 CKG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,802 mi
Last recorded44,802 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 CKG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 44,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 44,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 44,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 44,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,961 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both sides rear wheel arches starting to corrode

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,333 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,214 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,493 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 35,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,233 miles

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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R420 CKG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R420 CKG, 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 R420 CKG registered?

R420 CKG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R420 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 CKG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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