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R802 WBU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 WBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,536 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 873,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,305 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,751 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,818 miles

O/S/R WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,556 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION

N/S WIPER BLADE SWPLIT ON EDGES

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,556 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION

N/S WIPER BLADE SWPLIT ON EDGES

REAR BRAKE HOSE ENDS GETTING RUSTY

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,241 miles

o/s hand brake cable starting to bunch up

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear no plate getting in poor condition

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in n/s/r wheel

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,675 miles

slight movement in n/s/r wheel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s handbrake cable starting to bunch up

rear no plate getting in poor condition

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s handbrake cable starting to bunch up

rear no plate getting in poor condition

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in n/s/r wheel

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

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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R802 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R802 WBU, 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 R802 WBU registered?

R802 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R802 WBU safe to buy?

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