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S125 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

accident damage to front and rear bumpers and rear quarter panel

front discs slightly worn

fuel tank strapes rusty

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

accident damage to front and rear bumpers and rear quarter panel

front discs slightly worn

fuel tank strapes rusty

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2009 82,891 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 82,891 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,099 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,845 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside front brake hose guide insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 79,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside front brake hose guide insecure.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,175 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 78,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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S125 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S125 EBD, 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 S125 EBD registered?

S125 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S125 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S125 EBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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