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S124 MCK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 MCK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,039 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s centre floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,585 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,270 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriated and rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust deteriated and rusty

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,577 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,232 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 73,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,966 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,273 miles

n/s/r handbrake lower efficiency

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2008 59,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r handbrake lower efficiency

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 22 May 2007 50,353 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,670 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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S124 MCK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S124 MCK, 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 S124 MCK registered?

S124 MCK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S124 MCK safe to buy?

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