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S625 BYJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,941 mi
Last recorded106,941 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 95,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 84,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 70,759 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 70,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 58,222 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,222 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,734 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 45,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,131 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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S625 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S625 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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What year was S625 BYJ registered?

S625 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 September 1998.

Is S625 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 BYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S625 BYJ have outstanding finance?

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