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J125 VDU

1992 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,483 mi
Last recorded36,483 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Seat Ibiza61,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 VDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 36,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 36,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,901 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,893 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to floor pan

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

Rear Outer Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension unit

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear attention to park brake lever at drum

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Rear corrosion to rear suspension unit

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 32,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 28,146 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,537 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 21,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,420 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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J125 VDU is a 1992 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 J125 VDU, 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 34 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J125 VDU registered?

J125 VDU is a 1992 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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