MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear inner side lamp not working
nearside rear tyre worn uneven
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
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear inner side lamp not working
nearside rear inner side lamp not working
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S449 EBD safe to buy?
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