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R952 KJT

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 KJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,640 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/wheelarch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/wheelarch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,140 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches have slight corosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,509 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,474 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished but no cords or plys exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside and components generally rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2015 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside and components generally rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,036 miles

offside rear wheel arch has slight corosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,381 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,629 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,332 miles

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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R952 KJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R952 KJT, 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 R952 KJT registered?

R952 KJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R952 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 KJT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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