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R632 UKJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 UKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 111,679 miles

FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF A PRESCRIBED AREA

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

REAR OUTER AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 105,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER WHEEL ARCHES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 105,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS AND INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER WHEEL ARCHES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES AND SILL RETURNS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES AND SILL RETURNS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,873 miles

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

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

front and rear no.plates faded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 91,873 miles

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

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)

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

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

front and rear no.plates faded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,679 miles

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

exhaust rusty

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,410 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,410 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 76,873 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

Offside and nearside front wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to debond.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 72,130 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 72,130 miles

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

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

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

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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R632 UKJ 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 61.5%.

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 R632 UKJ, 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 R632 UKJ registered?

R632 UKJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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