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S72 SVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 SVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,891 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s rear tyre slight damage outter sidewall

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,031 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,968 miles

exhaust baffles rattle in backbox

movement in both front top shocker mounts

o/s/f lower wishbone bush starting to split

o/s/f seatbelt retracts slowly

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,991 miles

nsr/ tyre perrished on side wall.

slight oil leak from sump plug.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,723 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S72 SVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S72 SVM, 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 S72 SVM registered?

S72 SVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S72 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 SVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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