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S710 RKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 RKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,116 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Offside Rear wheel arch badly corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 81,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Offside Rear wheel arch badly corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,564 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 59,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,898 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,171 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,427 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 41,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,598 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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S710 RKJ 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 64.7%.

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 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 S710 RKJ, 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 S710 RKJ registered?

S710 RKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S710 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S710 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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