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S860 KEP

1998 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,807 mi
Last recorded153,807 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 KEP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 153,807 miles

both front indicator colour faded

both front strut tops play

exhaust has slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 115,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 110,314 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2007 102,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 102,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 90,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 90,770 miles

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

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 KEP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KEP, 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 KEP registered?

S860 KEP is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S860 KEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S860 KEP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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