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S205 BEU

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,296 mi
Last recorded139,296 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 139,296 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge required very soon, slight oil leaks, chips in front screen close to limit, front bumper loose on both ends, play in both top suspension top mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2010 133,586 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 133,586 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in frount screen. engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2009 123,933 miles

chips in frount screen. engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2008 111,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 101,757 miles

chips in frount screen frount wheels curb /slight play top suspension bearings /o/s/f/ door lock damage

Fail 25 Oct 2006 101,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chips in frount screen frount wheels curb /slight play top suspension bearings /o/s/f/ door lock damage

Pass 31 Oct 2005 91,164 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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S205 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S205 BEU, 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 S205 BEU registered?

S205 BEU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S205 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 BEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S205 BEU have outstanding finance?

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