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R530 KPR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,480 mi
Last recorded80,480 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 75,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 75,562 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

forward exhaust slight blow

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn

front shock absorbers top mounts slight play

r/o/s footbrake slightly low efficiency

windscreen slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2011 68,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

forward exhaust slight blow

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn

front shock absorbers top mounts slight play

r/o/s footbrake slightly low efficiency

windscreen slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,535 miles

f/n/s mirror damaged

f/n/s tyre inner edge worn

f/o/s indicator slightly faded

f/o/s tyres edges worn

r/o/s footbrake slightly low

windscreen slight damage

Fail 27 Jul 2009 58,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

f/n/s mirror damaged

f/n/s tyre inner edge worn

f/o/s indicator slightly faded

f/o/s tyres edges worn

r/o/s footbrake slightly low

windscreen slight damage

Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,360 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,707 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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R530 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R530 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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R530 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R530 KPR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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