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S657 FVE

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,694 mi
Last recorded170,694 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 FVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 170,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 167,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked do to a child seat being in place

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 161,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,254 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 155,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 148,616 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 148,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S657 FVE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S657 FVE, 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 S657 FVE registered?

S657 FVE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S657 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S657 FVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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