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S135 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,529 mi
Last recorded23,529 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,529 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,331 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all four (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

front subframe suspension arms and shocks corroded rear axle corroded

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,886 miles

All 4 brake flexible hoses have been greased

Both floor pans corroded

Front Suspension arms corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,475 miles

Protective coating under seal/grease on brake pipes restricting inspection of brake pipes

Under side of vehicle covered in protective coating restricting inspection of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,285 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,414 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 20,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,377 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,499 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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S135 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S135 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 S135 EBD registered?

S135 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S135 EBD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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