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S449 EBD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,844 mi
Last recorded124,844 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 EBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,844 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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,844 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 145,639 miles

Both front top strut mounts have lift and play

N/S park brake cable condition poor

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres tread depths close to legal limit

Rear silencer front support mount broken

Fail 2 Sep 2015 145,639 miles

Both front top strut mounts have lift and play

N/S park brake cable condition poor

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres tread depths close to legal limit

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

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

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

Rear silencer front support mount broken

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,712 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,460 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,126 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,014 miles

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

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,014 miles

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,279 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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S449 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S449 EBD, 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 S449 EBD registered?

S449 EBD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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