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R529 KPR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,895 mi
Last recorded91,895 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

RUST O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,895 miles

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

RUST O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,482 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split.

Front and rear number plates poor condition

Offside rear tyre poor condition on inner sidewall.

Offside rear wheel arch poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,776 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES POOR

O/S MIRROR POOR

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,776 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES POOR

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

O/S MIRROR POOR

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 66,357 miles

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2009 66,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE NOISE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,918 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,473 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads wearing a little unevenly

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

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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R529 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R529 KPR, 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 R529 KPR registered?

R529 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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