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S803 ACT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,395 mi
Last recorded144,395 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 ACT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 144,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 133,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 122,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,565 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 101,722 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 101,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 65,902 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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S803 ACT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S803 ACT, 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 S803 ACT registered?

S803 ACT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S803 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S803 ACT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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