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S824 WYA

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,503 mi
Last recorded79,503 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 WYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,503 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Under body has surface corrosion on most components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,471 miles

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2018 73,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,239 miles

Front tyre valves perished

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

auxillary belt cracked

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

running gear corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,236 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyre valves perished

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

auxillary belt cracked

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

running gear corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,970 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,965 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Wipers split but clear windscreen effectively

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,882 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,624 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 22 Jan 2013 65,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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 9 Jan 2012 54,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,545 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,852 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 25,415 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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S824 WYA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S824 WYA, 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 S824 WYA registered?

S824 WYA is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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