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S49 WWP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 WWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,693 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,522 miles

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,522 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,926 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,566 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear sill corroded

vehicle components under car corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer sil sarting to deteriorate

slight play in both rear hubs

slight wear in o/s rack arm

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s outer sil sarting to deteriorate

slight play in both rear hubs

slight wear in o/s rack arm

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front indicators showing slight white light/ rear no plate discoulered/ oil leakes/ both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,541 miles

advise front indicators showing slight white light/ rear no plate discoulered/ oil leakes/ both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,527 miles

rear plate starting to disfigure / brake pipes heavily greased / arm bushes starting to fail / corrosion to hoses furrels / play to rear bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,933 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes split, both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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S49 WWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S49 WWP, 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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S49 WWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 August 1998.

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