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F657 BKU

1988 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 BKU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2006 46,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F657 BKU is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 F657 BKU, 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 38 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F657 BKU?

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What year was F657 BKU registered?

F657 BKU is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F657 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F657 BKU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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