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S789 MBK

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 MBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,004 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,592 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,020 miles

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 tyres worn on edges

feul cap seal perished

Fail 13 Nov 2007 26,242 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,242 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,743 miles

n/s mirror cracked

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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S789 MBK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S789 MBK, 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 S789 MBK registered?

S789 MBK is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S789 MBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 MBK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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