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S718 CTO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,651 mi
Last recorded121,651 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,651 miles

Slight play and noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,651 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play and noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,405 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 101,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 97,756 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 97,756 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 93,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,641 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 88,267 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,747 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 87,747 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,295 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 60,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,219 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S718 CTO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S718 CTO, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S718 CTO registered?

S718 CTO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is S718 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 CTO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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