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S205 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,403 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake Lever Travel High

N/s Front Bumper Damaged

N/s Front Windscreen Wiper Arm Incorrectly Positioned

N/s Rear Wheel Arch Corroded Due To Damage

O/s and N/s Track Rod Ends Corroded

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel Trims Fitted Unable To Access Wheel Nuts

Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,600 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake Lever Travel High

N/s Front Bumper Damaged

N/s Front Windscreen Wiper Arm Incorrectly Positioned

N/s Rear Wheel Arch Corroded Due To Damage

O/s and N/s Track Rod Ends Corroded

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel Trims Fitted Unable To Access Wheel Nuts

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f strut top has slight play

o/s wiper split

Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,417 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f strut top has slight play

o/s wiper split

o/s/r inner sidelight in-op

Fail 25 Jul 2008 64,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,102 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S205 EBD registered?

S205 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S205 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 EBD shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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