MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle beam corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General signs of under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General signs of under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both rear brake hose barrels corroded (treated/ no further action required)
both rear wheel arches corroded
clutch heavy in operation
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside front strut/ shocker gaitor split
offside rear outer park brake cable sleeve worn through
offside rear wheel bearing has moderate free play
rear reg plate deteriorating
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
offside front strut/ shocker gaitor split
offside rear outer park brake cable sleeve worn through
offside rear wheel bearing has moderate free play
rear reg plate deteriorating
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front steering rack boots twisted
both rear wheel arches corroded
centre exhaust box corroded at seams
positive battery terminal exposed
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front steering rack boots twisted
both rear wheel arches corroded
centre exhaust box corroded at seams
positive battery terminal exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in steering column
wheel trims fitted
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in steering column
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wheel trims fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wheel trims fitted
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S54 ABF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S54 ABF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S54 ABF?
You can check the full history of S54 ABF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S54 ABF registered?
S54 ABF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S54 ABF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S54 ABF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S54 ABF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S54 ABF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.