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S62 ADP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

301,571 mi
Last recorded301,571 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 ADP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 301,571 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 301,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 286,930 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 286,930 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 268,806 miles

rear bushes in both front track control arms starting to de-bond

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2009 260,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake effort imbalance on front end would indicate that some attention may be required

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bushes in front wishbones starting to debond

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 260,436 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake effort imbalance on front end would indicate that some attention may be required

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bushes in front wishbones starting to debond

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2008 250,949 miles

Slight drag on front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2007 235,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 216,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S62 ADP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S62 ADP, 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 S62 ADP registered?

S62 ADP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S62 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 ADP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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