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S251 KPR

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 175/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,454 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,608 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/S Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,187 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,054 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,982 miles

slight weap from power steering pump

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,559 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,746 miles

Power steering pump slight fluid leak.

Pass 28 Jun 2005 29,969 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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S251 KPR 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 93.3%.

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 S251 KPR, 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

How do I check the history of S251 KPR?

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What year was S251 KPR registered?

S251 KPR is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S251 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 KPR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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