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R928 KPR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,720 mi
Last recorded148,720 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 148,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 148,700 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside driveshaft inner boot split

Fail 19 Jan 2011 133,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 20 Jan 2010 120,288 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 120,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,542 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 103,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 83,676 miles

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

front and rear no plates poor con.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,676 miles

front and rear no plates poor con.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 65,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R928 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R928 KPR, 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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R928 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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