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S574 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 130,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 122,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 122,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,913 miles

sill covers fitted n/s cover damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 110,530 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 103,242 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,902 miles

front flexy brake hoses perishing heat shield rattles slight exhaust blow front suspension tops slight play front wishbones inner rear bushes perishing rear flexy brake hoses corroding on ends

Pass 13 Oct 2007 85,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 84,274 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front and rear disc;s worn

front and rear pads low

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

sill cover damaged nearside

sill cover inscure offside

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2006 84,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s h/l aim on minimum

nearside front tyre very close to legal limit and sidewall damaged.

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear flexible brake hose metal ferrules badly corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack further investigation required

wipers just clear screen

Pass 1 Jun 2005 72,793 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S574 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S574 DVV, 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 S574 DVV registered?

S574 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S574 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S574 DVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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