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S459 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 149,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 145,400 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 140,926 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 135,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 131,287 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 126,801 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes have slight splitting and washers corroded

front grille missing

Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,810 miles

nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside track rod end slight play

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2014 121,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear floor pan corroded

offside track rod end slight play

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,256 miles

exhaust heatshield underside insecure

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2013 115,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield underside insecure

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion at rear section

offside front c.vjoint boot needs cleaned after replacement

power steering pipes slight corrosion

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 108,255 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion at rear section

offside front c.vjoint boot needs cleaned after replacement

power steering pipes slight corrosion

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,711 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 86,711 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,441 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,441 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 69,585 miles

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

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

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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S459 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S459 DVV, 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 S459 DVV registered?

S459 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S459 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 DVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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