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R502 YPV

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 YPV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section loose (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section loose (7.1.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 32,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 31,297 miles

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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R502 YPV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R502 YPV, 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 R502 YPV registered?

R502 YPV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R502 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 YPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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