MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,635 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joints x 2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all seat belts slow to retract
both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly perrished
corrosion in exhaust
front brake pads wearing thin
front indicators slightly discoloured
headlight switch slightly deteriorated
n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled inner rim
o/s horn button inop
slight oil leak
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing, exhaust loose and corroded (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm is loose (8.2.1c)
all seat belts slow to retract
both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
both rear tyres slightly perrished
corrosion in exhaust
front brake pads wearing thin
front indicators slightly discoloured
headlight switch slightly deteriorated
n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled inner rim
o/s horn button inop
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
windscreen chipped
both front indicators slightly discoloured
condensation in n/s headlight
n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled
o/s/f brake pads wearing thin
o/s/r side light inop but not more than 50%
right hand horn button inop
slight corrosion in all brake ferrules
slight oil leak
1 x horn button inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Right Hand Horn Button Broken/Not Working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
horn button broken one side
n/s door mirror just passes test
some test items hidden by covers
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front seatbelts are slow to retract
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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S140 LJU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 S140 LJU, 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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S140 LJU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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