MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in n/s/f upper leg mount close to maximum.
Rear number plate deteriating.
Several brake pipes rusting & coverd in greese.
o/s/f wish bone rear bush seperating.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Bad engine oil leak
Front brake calipers, discs etc very rusty lack of use ?
Play in n/s/f upper leg mount close to maximum.
Rear number plate deteriating.
Several brake pipes rusting & coverd in greese.
Slight blow on exhaust down pipe / manifold.
o/s/f wish bone rear bush seperating.
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fault starting on the power steering, on full lock ajudder is felt at the steering wheel
Unable to open o/s/r door
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fault starting on the power steering, on full lock ajudder is felt at the steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Unable to open o/s/r door
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
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 non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
unable to shut bonnet but it is secure with safty latch
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
play near side rear wheel bearing
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R43 SET is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R43 SET, 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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R43 SET is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 October 1997.
Is R43 SET safe to buy?
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