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R499 SUT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,512 mi
Last recorded55,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 SUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,591 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 52,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 51,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 45,538 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 43,342 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,504 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,812 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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R499 SUT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R499 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R499 SUT?

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What year was R499 SUT registered?

R499 SUT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R499 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 SUT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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