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S894 KAM

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,553 mi
Last recorded151,553 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 151,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 151,551 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,160 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 135,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 125,796 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 125,796 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 109,950 miles

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

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

cracks in front no plate,rear no plate discoloured but both can be read

Fail 22 Sep 2008 109,950 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

cracks in front no plate,rear no plate discoloured but both can be read

Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 93,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wash/wiper inop

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wash/wiper inop

Pass 26 Sep 2005 85,129 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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S894 KAM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S894 KAM, 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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S894 KAM is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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