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S54 ABF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,457 mi
Last recorded143,457 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 ABF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 143,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 129,955 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 129,947 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,480 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 121,469 miles

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2015 121,467 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,335 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear brake hose barrels corroded (treated/ no further action required)

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch heavy in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,675 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 114,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 110,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 110,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,968 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 106,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2007 86,845 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,644 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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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.

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S54 ABF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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