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S717 KJT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,684 mi
Last recorded44,684 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 KJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,684 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,157 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 42,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,751 miles

off side rear tyre is wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,969 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,040 miles

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,267 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,535 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 22,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S717 KJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S717 KJT, 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 S717 KJT registered?

S717 KJT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S717 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S717 KJT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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