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S588 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

192,277 mi
Last recorded192,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 192,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front driveshafts corodded.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 192,227 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front driveshafts corodded.

Pass 31 May 2011 175,204 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 174,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2010 156,894 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

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

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

alternator belt fraying badly

brake fluid level low

brake pedal spongy

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper loose

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 20 May 2010 156,894 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

alternator belt fraying badly

brake fluid level low

brake pedal spongy

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper loose

front drop link bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2009 140,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness on offside front shock absorber

front bumper broken

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 140,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness on offside front shock absorber

front bumper broken

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 130,290 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front bumper broken

light missing in high level brake light

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 118,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 118,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen has small cracks out side zone a and the swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2005 98,379 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 97,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S588 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S588 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 S588 DVV registered?

S588 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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