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S610 BYJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS610 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim of n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both macpherson struts have movement at upper attachments

n/s/f outer sill corroded ,but well away from any prescribed areas

rear arches starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2019 124,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim of n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both macpherson struts have movement at upper attachments

n/s/f outer sill corroded ,but well away from any prescribed areas

rear arches starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid joint & at manifold ,stud missing ?? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim of n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both macpherson struts have movement at upper attachments

int. mirror deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill corroded,but well away from any prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid joint & at manifold ,stud missing ?? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim of n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both macpherson struts have movement at upper attachments

n/s/f outer sill corroded,but well away from any prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2017 113,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken hense (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim of n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 113,367 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing hense (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s/f holed (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken hense (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim of n/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken hense (7.1.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim of o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 106,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catt. joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken hense (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim of o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,695 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and low and tread

N/s wiper torn

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking and low and tread

N/s wiper torn

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,990 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,814 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,809 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 34,430 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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S610 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S610 BYJ, 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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S610 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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