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S76 SVM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,202 mi
Last recorded169,202 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 SVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 169,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 166,730 miles

off side rear brake binding

Fail 5 Aug 2015 166,730 miles

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

off side rear brake binding

Fail 30 Jul 2014 164,029 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 164,029 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 160,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 158,797 miles

metal coolant pipe leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 152,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers starting to split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 140,578 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Leds at high level not working

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 140,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Leds at high level not working

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 131,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 131,131 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 126,042 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates discoloured and front cracked

engine and gearbox oil leak

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension strut top mounts have play

nearside front and both rear indicators showing white light

rear tyres perishing

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 126,042 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates discoloured and front cracked

engine and gearbox oil leak

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes perishing

front suspension strut top mounts have play

nearside front and both rear indicators showing white light

rear tyres perishing

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 120,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates discoloured

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

front suspension top strut mounts have play

nearside rear hub bearing has play

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear inner sidelight not working

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight engine oil leak

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2007 120,289 miles

slight engine oil leak

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates discoloured

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked

front suspension top strut mounts have play

nearside rear hub bearing has play

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside mirror glass cracked

offside rear inner sidelight not working

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 107,379 miles

both front lower arm bushes are perishing

nearside rear inner side light not working

slight play in rear wheel bearings

various chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2006 106,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

front lower arm bushes are perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2005 86,817 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes early signs of perishing

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front top strut mounts

power steering belt perishing

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

various small stonechips in swept area

Fail 16 Aug 2005 86,725 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

both front lower arm rear bushes early signs of age

front number plate cracked †

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in nearside rear hub bearing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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S76 SVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S76 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 S76 SVM registered?

S76 SVM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S76 SVM safe to buy?

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