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R402 FJV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 126,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill / Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch/sill ends showing signs of rust

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake on minimum limit

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle rusting

Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside rear wheel arch/sill ends showing signs of rust

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches /sill ends showing signs of rust

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches/sill ends showing signs of rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2021 123,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear sill ends starting to rust

long travel on handbrake

rear axle rusting

Fail 8 Jun 2021 123,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear sill ends starting to rust

long travel on handbrake

rear axle rusting

Pass 2 Jun 2020 122,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 122,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,805 miles

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

rear axle rusting

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 26 May 2018 120,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 118,726 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2017 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 113,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 113,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 11,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 105,646 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 105,643 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 102,156 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 79,170 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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R402 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R402 FJV, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R402 FJV registered?

R402 FJV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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