MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,049 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake disc back plates corroded
noise from auxillary belt area
slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all brake disc back plates corroded
noise from auxillary belt area
slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all coil springs rusty
front discs worn
geberal rust underside vehicle
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear o/s tyre near limit. rear brake disc's in poor condition. rear pads over-heated. o/s hand brake cable or caliper siezed.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FRONT DISC'S AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FRONT DISC'S AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake discs corroded on inner surface outer edge and worn
both front wishbones rear bushes bonding starting to fail
brake fluid below maximum
near side front strut dust cover split
slight blow at cat to middle box joint
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R501 RSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R501 RSN, 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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R501 RSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 1997.
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