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R62 UJB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,884 mi
Last recorded114,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 UJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 114,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake hose starting to corrode

rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 114,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake hose starting to corrode

rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing

rear reg plate poor condition but still legible

Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,234 miles

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

play rear wheel bearings

rear centre seat belt stalk has damaged plastic cover

Fail 12 Jun 2007 94,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

play rear wheel bearings

rear centre seat belt stalk has damaged plastic cover

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 84,612 miles

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

Rear center seatbelt damaged but ok

front & rear number plates in poor condition

offside front tyre inner edge very worn

Fail 12 Jul 2006 84,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear center seatbelt damaged but ok

front & rear number plates in poor condition

offside front tyre inner edge very worn

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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R62 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R62 UJB, 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 R62 UJB registered?

R62 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R62 UJB safe to buy?

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