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R563 DFB

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,754 mi
Last recorded88,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 DFB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,754 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.COOLANT/BRAKE FLUID LEVELS LOW.CORROSION R BRAKE FERRULES.PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 88,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.COOLANT/BRAKE FLUID LEVELS LOW.CORROSION R BRAKE FERRULES.PLAY F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,106 miles

HAZARD SWITCH FAULT.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.CORROSION-SILLS-R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.BRAKES-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

HAZARD SWITCH FAULT.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.CORROSION-SILLS-R FERRULES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.EMISSIONS HIGH.BRAKES-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,731 miles

CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DELAMINATE-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CORROSION R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS/BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DELAMINATE-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,914 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,914 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,869 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,460 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s front indi lens smashed

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,766 miles

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

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 Jan 2008 52,766 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s rear brake furrels corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 44,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R563 DFB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R563 DFB, 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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R563 DFB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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