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R445 UYC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,102 mi
Last recorded138,102 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 UYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 138,102 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 138,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 131,460 miles

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

front shock absorbers corroding

o/s wiper worn

startor motor noisey

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2007 131,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

front shock absorbers corroding

handbrake travel getting high

o/s wiper worn

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

startor motor noisey

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 124,168 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK AND WEAR

BOTH FRONT WISHGBONE ARMS CORRODING

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON TREAD

DRIVE SHAFTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODEDD

O/S/F INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS DUE TO REAR SEATS BEING FOLDED DOWN

Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,168 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BOTH DRIVESHAFTS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT WISHONE ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK AND WEAR

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TRAED

O/S/F INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

O/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS DUE TO REAR SEATS BEING FOLDED DOWN

Pass 17 Oct 2005 115,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R445 UYC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R445 UYC, 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 R445 UYC registered?

R445 UYC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R445 UYC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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