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R779 MGK

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 MGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,184 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate deteriorated

rusty exhaust

rusty sills and arches.

rusty underbody

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,145 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear numberplate is starting to delaminate

rusty exhaust

rusty sills and arches

rusty underbody

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear numberplate is starting to delaminate

rusty exhaust

rusty sills and arches

rusty underbody

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

There is little reserve travel on the hand brake.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No reserve travel on the handbrake.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 120,867 miles

both rear wheel bearings have minor play

rear number plate showing wear

rusty body parts

rusty sills

rusty under body

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,503 miles

2 front tyres wearing low on tread

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

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

both front top mounts have slight play

both rear wheel bearing have slight play

rusty exhaust system

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,042 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rusty exhaust and chassis

O/S/R Tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Aug 2014 119,637 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have very slight play.

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,637 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have very slight play.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 119,077 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing low

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/r tyre waering low

rusty exhaust back box

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,026 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 115,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,048 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 114,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 110,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,440 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 104,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 92,885 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 92,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 86,797 miles

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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R779 MGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R779 MGK, 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 R779 MGK registered?

R779 MGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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