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R57 EHO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 EHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,766 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 113,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front wipers need replacmet

Fail 13 Sep 2011 109,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

front wipers need replacmet

Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 102,465 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 102,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,904 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 96,904 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 89,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 89,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 82,038 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R57 EHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R57 EHO, 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 R57 EHO registered?

R57 EHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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