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S472 KDP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,732 mi
Last recorded40,732 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 KDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,732 miles

DISCS WORN

childseats fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,961 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,954 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,018 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,329 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mounting rubber split

dampness of fluid around steering rack

nearside front shock absorber gaitor split

offside front shock absorber gaitor split

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,013 miles

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

front number plate faded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,013 miles

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)

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

front number plate faded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,574 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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S472 KDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S472 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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What year was S472 KDP registered?

S472 KDP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S472 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 KDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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