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LAZ 3422

1996 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,729 mi
Last recorded143,729 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 3422
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 143,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,035 miles

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

slight corrosion on center door step

Fail 4 Nov 2009 138,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 118,361 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 118,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis twisted

poor accident repairs to front panels

Fail 17 Oct 2008 118,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis twisted

poor accident repairs to front panels

Pass 16 Oct 2007 113,535 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 113,535 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 143,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 111,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LAZ 3422 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 83,906 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 LAZ 3422, 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 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAZ 3422 registered?

LAZ 3422 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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