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R46 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has a oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked

o/s/f tyre perished badly

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,247 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Wiperblades need attention

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,273 miles

clutch poor

front pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 124,024 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,863 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front brake judder

Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,727 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 98,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

slight leak power steering pump

Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,816 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

slight leak power steering pump

Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,097 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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R46 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R46 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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What year was R46 CVV registered?

R46 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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