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S559 BUF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fadeing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance fadeing (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 99,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fadeing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance fadeing (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,856 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 91,811 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,079 miles

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

movement in lower steering columbe bush

Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

movement in lower steering columbe bush

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,596 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,019 miles

Nearside Front 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)

the front suspension has been fitted with lowered coil springs

Fail 17 Sep 2007 65,019 miles

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

the front suspension has been fitted with lowered coil springs

Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,226 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 58,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S559 BUF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S559 BUF, 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 S559 BUF registered?

S559 BUF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S559 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 BUF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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