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S559 LEF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,118 mi
Last recorded110,118 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 110,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box noisey.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine oil cap missing. replaced cap.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box noisey.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine oil cap missing. replaced cap.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,361 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Nov 2007 89,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Nov 2006 80,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,001 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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S559 LEF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S559 LEF, 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 S559 LEF?

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What year was S559 LEF registered?

S559 LEF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S559 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 LEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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