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S582 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS582 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 119,313 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 115,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 115,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,305 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 108,305 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 99,951 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 99,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 93,044 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,003 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,562 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade still readable at time of test

Fail 2 May 2008 77,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated but readable at time of test

Pass 2 May 2008 77,216 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated but readable at time of test

Pass 1 May 2007 72,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 72,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,476 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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S582 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S582 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 S582 DVV registered?

S582 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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