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S605 JTY

1998 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,932 mi
Last recorded54,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 JTY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 22,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

positive battery terminal loose

Fail 14 Nov 2019 22,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 22,434 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,148 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,762 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 14,352 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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S605 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S605 JTY, 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 S605 JTY?

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What year was S605 JTY registered?

S605 JTY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S605 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 JTY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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