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S378 KFX

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,531 mi
Last recorded55,531 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 KFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,531 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside sill and nearside rear door corroded and damaged

unable to fullhy inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,955 miles

damage to near side sill filler repair

Fail 6 Oct 2010 51,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

damage to near side sill filler repair

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,559 miles

slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,559 miles

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

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,811 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 41,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 26,042 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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S378 KFX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S378 KFX, 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 S378 KFX registered?

S378 KFX is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S378 KFX safe to buy?

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