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S229 BTA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 BTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,014 miles

os sill shows signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

os sill shows signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 80,153 miles

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

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

os sill shows signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,852 miles

Offsde front suspension arm bush showing signs of perishing

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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S229 BTA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S229 BTA, 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 S229 BTA registered?

S229 BTA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S229 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 BTA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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