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S655 MRS

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 MRS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,272 miles

Floor pan has slight corrosion

Front suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Door catch weak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Floor pan has slight corrosion

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Door catch weak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Rear wishbone bush de bonding

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,733 miles

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose perished

O/s/r brake hose perished

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose perished

O/s/r brake hose perished

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 118,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush de bonding

n/s/r brake hose ferule corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush de bonding

o/s/r brake hose ferule corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brakes require adjustment or repair[n/s/r low]

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 4 Aug 2014 118,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f lower rear wishbone bush de bonding

n/s/r brake hose ferule corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush de bonding

o/s/r brake hose ferule corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brakes require adjustment or repair[n/s/r low]

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 2 Aug 2013 111,285 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

patches of corrosion forming within the floorpan

restricted view through the wheels unable to fully inspect the braking system

sign of dampness around the nearside of the steering rack area no leakage at the time of the test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,785 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,845 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,321 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S655 MRS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S655 MRS, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S655 MRS registered?

S655 MRS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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