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S555 CPW

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CPW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,340 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped on inner edge

both rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front brake discs lipped on inner edge

both rear brake discs lipped

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F brake hose out of line

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

sill trims cover outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2009 86,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F brake hose out of line

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusty

sill trims cover outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,145 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f brake hose in poor condition

o/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm, worn on both outer edges

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in top strut mounts

sports suspension fitted front and rear

unable to check outer cills due to additional body kit fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,355 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,162 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 48,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 48,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 47,285 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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S555 CPW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S555 CPW, 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 S555 CPW registered?

S555 CPW is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S555 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 CPW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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