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S108 ABF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,311 mi
Last recorded42,311 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 ABF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 42,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,901 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 31,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,481 miles

advise exhaust centre exhaust joint has a minor leak

advise n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings have minor movement

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,931 miles

underbody and brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,825 miles

underbody and brake pipes waxoiled

Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,576 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 15,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,887 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,208 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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S108 ABF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S108 ABF, 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

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What year was S108 ABF registered?

S108 ABF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S108 ABF safe to buy?

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