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S208 NSA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,958 mi
Last recorded103,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 NSA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,386 miles

lambda reading slightly high on idle.

rear brake imbalance.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lambda reading slightly high on idle.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 20 May 2014 99,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2014 99,653 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,525 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

exhaust knocks on chassis when reversing

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2012 92,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edge n/s/r close to limit

Fail 28 Apr 2012 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edge n/s/r close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,278 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f brake disc slight distortion

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,094 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,100 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,242 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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S208 NSA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S208 NSA, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S208 NSA registered?

S208 NSA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S208 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 NSA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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