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S163 KRN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 KRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 69,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,589 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,263 miles

noise in rear brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2007 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

noise in rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,972 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 67,609 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 67,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S163 KRN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S163 KRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S163 KRN registered?

S163 KRN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S163 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 KRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S163 KRN have outstanding finance?

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