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R403 AON

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 AON
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 126,594 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 114,464 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 114,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,962 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,089 miles

front brake pads showing wear

Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads showing wear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 70,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,202 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 56,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R403 AON is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R403 AON, 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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R403 AON is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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