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R48 UJB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 UJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 141,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 141,722 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,212 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 131,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 122,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 122,776 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 112,732 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 112,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 112,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 103,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 103,226 miles

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

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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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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