MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
front bumper adrift. n/s/r damaged panel and bumper. wheels marked. o/s/f wheel arch corroded. front bumper damaged. n/s/f and o/s/f top suspention mount slight uplift. o/s/f washer one of the sprays not working.
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both n/s hub caps broken, all wheeels marked, rear no plate fading, o/s/r inner side light not working, slight blow from centre exhasut , both front tyres close to wear bands
slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight play n/s/f top mount.o/s/r tyre out of shape and balding.n/s/f tyre balding on edge.brake level low.all wheels been kerbed.n/s/f hub cap broken.scratches around vehicle.rear number plate starting to distort.2 bulbs not working on high level br
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
airbag light on
both number plates starting to fade
air bag light on dash †scratch down n/s †all wheels been curbed †rear wiper blade u/s
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R948 UCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R948 UCS, 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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R948 UCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 1997.
Is R948 UCS safe to buy?
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