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R42 FMV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,809 mi
Last recorded57,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 FMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,578 miles

service brake readings low

Fail 20 Jun 2013 53,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,816 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge and outer sidewall perished

rear number plate delaminating

steering rack gaiters slightly perished/worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs very worn (lipped)

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn

n/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge and outer sidewall perished

rear number plate delaminating

steering rack gaiters slightly perished/worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,486 miles

slight play to both front top susp mounts

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,895 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,550 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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R42 FMV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R42 FMV, 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 R42 FMV registered?

R42 FMV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R42 FMV safe to buy?

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