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S683 BGD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 BGD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 144,189 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 144,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 144,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 143,942 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 143,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,350 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 141,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 141,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 138,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 138,288 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 127,214 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,214 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

all brake pipes covered in underseal.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,355 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S683 BGD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S683 BGD, 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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S683 BGD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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