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S860 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,101 mi
Last recorded173,101 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 173,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 156,515 miles

Large grommet missing from near side rear floor area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 145,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 145,481 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,595 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

bumper broken front

Pass 15 Aug 2012 123,061 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 98,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,469 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,745 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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S860 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S860 DVV, 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 S860 DVV registered?

S860 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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