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S723 CTO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2014 73,713 miles

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

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)

odd coil springs fitted to rear

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,474 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre and rear exhaust slightly leaking+ thin, corroded and extensively repaired

Child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front shock absorber dust boot split

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

Centre and rear exhaust slightly leaking+ thin, corroded and extensively repaired

Child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt not allowing full inspection

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front shock absorber dust boot split

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,672 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front wiperblade torn

offside front wiperblade torn

travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front wiperblade torn

offside front wiperblade torn

slight play in rear wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,110 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o s r inner position lamp not working but the outer one is working

Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

o s r inner position lamp not working but the outer one is working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 32,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges . tracking required

Pass 4 Mar 2006 21,098 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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S723 CTO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S723 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 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 S723 CTO registered?

S723 CTO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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