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S428 VKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,682 mi
Last recorded124,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 124,682 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,682 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,756 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 122,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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)

odd wheel on off-side front

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,904 miles

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

nearside front position lamp dim

park brake application uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,156 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,068 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2007 73,956 miles

Exhaust system corroded

O/S and N/S front suspension strut top mountings worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 62,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 54,604 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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S428 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S428 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 S428 VKJ registered?

S428 VKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S428 VKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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