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S606 KGN

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,592 mi
Last recorded96,592 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 KGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,306 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers electric window not working.

Near side front fog lamp missing/wiring to lamp hanging loose.

Near side rear tyre out of shape/has a flat spot.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear electric window not working.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 81,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers electric window not working.

Near side front fog lamp missing/wiring to lamp hanging loose.

Near side rear tyre out of shape/has a flat spot.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear electric window not working.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake fluid resevoir over filled and wet

n/s front fog lamp insecure

o/s/r brake weaker than n/s

rear coil springs rusty

slight weep from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,041 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,638 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

O/S/R and O/S/F indicators starting to get abit faded slightly

P/Brake lever travel getting abit long

Rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Slight corrosion at O/S/F chassis top side area

Slight damage at N/S/F FOG/SPOT light

VERY slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,735 miles

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light abit loose and pushed in

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light abit loose and pushed in

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,341 miles

Lift detected at front suspension strutt tops when fully jacked.

Offside number plate lamp is intermitant.

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Rear silencer is very rusty.

Slight play at offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,003 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,786 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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S606 KGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S606 KGN, 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 S606 KGN registered?

S606 KGN is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S606 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 KGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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