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S788 VOF

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 VOF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 132,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,285 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 127,758 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 125,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,817 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,617 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,412 miles

O/S/F side mirror incomplete

Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,412 miles

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

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

O/S/F side mirror incomplete

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,523 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes worn.

Corrsion on front and rear suspension.

Cracks in both rear flexi brake hoses.

Front bumper slightly adrift but not insecure.

N/S/F and O/S/F Flexi brake hoses cracked.

N/S/F washer jet slightly blocked.

O/S/F door glass worn.

O/S/F seat back worn.

Outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre worn. Cut in outer sidewall.

Play in O/S/R and N/S/R wheel bearings.

Slight up and down movement in steering column / slight flexing on mount.

Undertray fitted to vehicle restricting view to engine and gearbox.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 97,408 miles

Centre Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

1/4 of O/S/F Door mirror Glass missing.

Anti -roll bar link bushes cracked.

Cracks in both rear flexi hoses.

N/S/F Flexi hose rubber split/cracked.

N/S/F Washer jet blocked.

O/S/F Flexi hose rubber split/cracked.

O/S/F seat back worn.

Outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre worn. Cut in Outer sidewall .

Play in N/S/R and O/S/R wheel bearings.

Slight corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Undertray fitted to vehicle restricting view to engine and gear box.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,430 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,460 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 81,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,755 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 70,755 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,339 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 59,335 miles

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

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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S788 VOF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S788 VOF, 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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S788 VOF is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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