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S727 BFC

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,761 mi
Last recorded133,761 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 BFC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,761 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 133,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 133,755 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside inner sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 133,500 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obstructing any inspection of sill sections

Pass 3 Jun 2022 133,271 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 132,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 131,724 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,235 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,096 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 109,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,327 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 69,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,816 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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S727 BFC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S727 BFC, 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 S727 BFC registered?

S727 BFC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S727 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S727 BFC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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