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S658 BWP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 70,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,466 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

N/S door mirror plastic cover missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 61,278 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,844 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

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

O/S front lower wishbone rear bush slight play

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,535 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

N/S door mirror outer cover missing

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,167 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,365 miles

N/S door mirror outer plastic cover missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,405 miles

rear seat back rest missing

Fail 3 Nov 2011 27,393 miles

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

rear seat back rest missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,425 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 7,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 7,153 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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S658 BWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S658 BWP, 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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S658 BWP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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