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R415 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 59,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 45,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,977 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 40,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,763 miles

Hand brake efficiency just achieved 16%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Oct 2020 40,763 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hand brake efficiency just achieved 16%

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 40,387 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated/faded.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 40,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Rear number plate deteriorated/faded.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 39,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside mirror broke

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 39,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside mirror broke

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,370 miles

Near side and offside mirrors cracked

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,362 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Near side and offside mirrors cracked

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,430 miles

Near side front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,896 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,541 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight perrishing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,704 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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R415 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R415 CVV, 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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R415 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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