MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED
N/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
O/S OF REAR BUMPER LOOSE
O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED
O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE
O/S REAR OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH CORRODING
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK AND TRAVEL
N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED
N/S NO PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING
EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
O/S OF REAR BUMPER LOOSE
O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED
O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT HAS DAMAGE
O/S REAR OUTER SILL/WHEEL ARCH CORRODING
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Outer sill damaged
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer sill damaged
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)
both rear wheel bearing have slight play
osf tyre worn low in tread
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearing have slight play
osf tyre worn low in tread
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R903 MBV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R903 MBV, 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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R903 MBV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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