MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear wiper blade incomplete
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear wiper blade incomplete
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
excessive corrosion to n/s/f floor not within perscribed area
front radiator grille missing
rear wiper incomplete
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
excessive corrosion to n/s/f floor not within perscribed area
front radiator grille missing
radiator insecure
rear wiper incomplete
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to n/s/f floor pan not in prescribed area
damage to o/s/f outer sill
front brake pads very low advise replacement a,s,a,p
rear wiper balde split
slight damage to o/s/f headlamp
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
damage to both front wings
damage to o/s headlamp
outer sill damage to o/s/f sill
rear wiper split
screen damage
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R822 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R822 XVG, 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 R822 XVG registered?
R822 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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