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S422 VKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 96,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front indicators going white recommend new bulbs

brake fluid becoming low

noise comming from front brakes recommend free brake check

offside fdoor handle stiff to open

offside front lower arm rear bush seperated no movement at time of test highly recommend new arm

Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front indicators going white recommend new bulbs

brake fluid becoming low

noise comming from front brakes recommend free brake check

offside fdoor handle stiff to open

offside front lower arm rear bush seperated no movement at time of test highly recommend new arm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,009 miles

steering wheel hight lock not working correctly

Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side and off side front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,869 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,371 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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S422 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S422 VKJ, 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 S422 VKJ registered?

S422 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S422 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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