MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front exhaust is in poor condition and leaking
Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel arch
Offside Rear Wheel arch
Oil leak
Front exhaust is in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Front exhaust is in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front brake pads low
n/s/f brake hose poor condition
n/s/f tyre on the limit
n/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess
o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel bearings have slight play
front brake pads low
n/s/f brake hose poor condition
n/s/f tyre on the limit
n/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess
o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess
battery loose in clamp, sills arches corroded & rear floors
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery loose in clamp, sills arches corroded & rear floors
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes uneven to limit. ns headlight slightly loose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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R909 COR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R909 COR, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R909 COR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 1998.
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