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S305 YDP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,219 mi
Last recorded134,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 YDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 134,219 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,250 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 128,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 123,733 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 123,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,390 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 118,048 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 118,039 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,426 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 113,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,559 miles

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2007 94,169 miles

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

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

front number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,396 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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S305 YDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S305 YDP, 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 S305 YDP registered?

S305 YDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S305 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 YDP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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