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S802 HVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 HVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,608 miles

front n/plate cracked

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Jan 2016 120,607 miles

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

front n/plate cracked

n/s/r wheel arch rusting

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,795 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,349 miles

front indicators faded some play nsf shocker nsf shocker damp osf tyre low slight tick front exaust number plate pamp poor worked when tapped

Pass 6 Oct 2012 106,591 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 106,576 miles

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

airbag light on

front discs poor

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,798 miles

airbag light on

n/s wiper poor condition

n/s/r arch very rusty

o/s cv boot damp,no split found

slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

airbag light on

n/s wiper poor condition

n/s/r arch very rusty

o/s cv boot damp,no split found

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 97,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,935 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 87,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Oct 2008 83,074 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 14 Nov 2007 77,330 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 77,330 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,920 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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S802 HVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S802 HVV, 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 S802 HVV registered?

S802 HVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S802 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 HVV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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