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F431 SKV

1989 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,567 mi
Last recorded81,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Seat Ibiza50,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 SKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bumper bracket arm rotton

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bumper bracket arm rotton

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle is leaning to the N/S

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,702 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all the passenger seats have been removed to transport an invalid carrage

Fail 18 Mar 2010 79,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all the passenger seats have been removed to transport an invalid carrage

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,976 miles

Vehicle has been converted to carry an invalid cart, therefore no passenger seats at all, seat belts cannot be checked.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 67,040 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall is cracking.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

only drivers seat belt properly examined, mobilty scooter occuping rest of vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 67,040 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall is cracking.

only drivers seat belt properly examined, mobilty scooter occuping rest of vehicle.

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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F431 SKV is a 1989 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 50,935 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 F431 SKV, 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 37 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F431 SKV registered?

F431 SKV is a 1989 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F431 SKV safe to buy?

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