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R643 CVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,555 mi
Last recorded85,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 85,554 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,931 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 80,931 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,654 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 73,654 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,668 miles

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,466 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing and ferrules corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,244 miles

coil springs and brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,830 miles

Brake pipes, coil springs and general underbody corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,212 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 48,323 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear no plate poor

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,110 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Front suspension arms lower bushes perishing

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,729 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front suspension lower arm back bushes perishing

General underbody corrosion

signs of water leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,707 miles

exhaust corroded and slight weep

o/s/f headlight holed

Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,840 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow at centre/rear joint

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,840 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow at centre/rear joint

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 29 May 2009 43,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,762 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges of tyres

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front headlamp slight stone chip on glass and slightly condensated up

Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,762 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges of tyres

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front headlamp slight stone chip on glass and slightly condensated up

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,557 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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R643 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R643 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 R643 CVV registered?

R643 CVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R643 CVV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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