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S725 AHO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 AHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,325 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition and has various repairs

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

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

Wiring running through nearside door shut, Poor installation

Fail 19 Sep 2013 112,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition and has various repairs

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

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

Wiring running through nearside door shut, Poor installation

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,434 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,781 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,284 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 57,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,614 miles

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,943 miles

off side front outer side wall signs of perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,269 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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S725 AHO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S725 AHO, 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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S725 AHO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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