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F821 FWG

1989 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,724 mi
Last recorded39,724 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Seat Ibiza50,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 FWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2023 39,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear frame shows signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security welded repair on lower inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2021 39,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch hole within 30cm of seat belt anchoring point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached hub to shock bolts lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 39,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,233 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,429 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,089 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 33,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,672 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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F821 FWG is a 1989 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F821 FWG, 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.

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What year was F821 FWG registered?

F821 FWG is a 1989 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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