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S154 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,060 mi
Last recorded58,060 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 58,060 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 58,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 53,001 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corrodding slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 52,211 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/8013 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,418 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,224 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/8013 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,367 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 155/80/13

Nearside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 155/80/13

Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,640 miles

Offside rear tyre is perishing/cracking.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and over 15 years old. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,613 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shap....

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,117 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,293 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 27,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,125 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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S154 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S154 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 S154 EBD registered?

S154 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S154 EBD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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