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S446 KDP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

144,184 mi
Last recorded144,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 KDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 144,184 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 144,184 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,542 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin to inner and outer tred

Pass 5 Oct 2011 130,746 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise when turning steering wheel

rear number plate poor

Fail 30 Sep 2011 130,682 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise when turning steering

rear number plate poor

Fail 20 Sep 2011 130,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise when turning steering

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,518 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2010 116,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 109,630 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,157 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Radiator shows signs of leaking at the lower corners

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 102,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Radiator shows signs of leaking at the lower corners

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 94,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to blow.

clunking noise from steering.

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner.

pas pump slightly damp.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Sep 2007 94,177 miles

clunking noise from steering.

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner.

pas pump slightly damp.

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to blow.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 85,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight knocking from steering column when rocking steering, no visable cause

Fail 16 Sep 2006 85,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight knocking from steering column when rocking steering, no visable cause

Fail 2 Sep 2005 76,406 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,406 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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S446 KDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S446 KDP, 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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S446 KDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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