MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BABY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST SO N/S/F SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED
BATTERY LOOSE
NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE
SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI HOSE FERRULLS
VERY SLIGHT PITTING ON REAR DISCS
VERY SLIGHT WHITE ON O/S/R INDICATER
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
BABY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST SO N/S/F SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED
BATTERY LOOSE
NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE
SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R FLEXI HOSE FERRULLS
VERY SLIGHT PITTING ON REAR DISCS
VERY SLIGHT WHITE ON O/S/R INDICATER
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
slight brake bind to front brakes †unable to check inner brake pads
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side seat belt not tested as has child seat fitted
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall
headlights slight lense types
slight play in front wheels
stone chip in screen just out of zone a
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R48 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R48 UJB, 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 R48 UJB registered?
R48 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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