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S133 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,751 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 127,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 121,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,108 miles

Exaust slight blow on manifold gasket, Exhaust slight blow on centre joint

N/S & o/S rear brake flexi-hoses ferrels corroding

N/S/r tyre worn slightly uneven

O/S/F inner wishbone bush slight perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2008 87,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exaust slight blow on manifold gasket, Exhaust slight blow on centre joint

N/S & o/S rear brake flexi-hoses ferrels corroding

N/S/r tyre worn slightly uneven

O/S/F inner wishbone bush slight perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,916 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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S133 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S133 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 S133 EBD registered?

S133 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S133 EBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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