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R625 UAW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,169 mi
Last recorded172,169 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 172,169 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 160,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 160,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 154,027 miles

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

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

front calipars sticking

Fail 18 Feb 2011 154,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front calipars sticking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 153,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissons very ciose on smoke test

Pass 12 Feb 2009 151,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 148,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 146,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

calipar sticking

Pass 14 Feb 2006 143,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

fronbrakes imbalance just under mot tolerance

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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R625 UAW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R625 UAW, 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 R625 UAW registered?

R625 UAW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R625 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 UAW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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