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S926 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 99,136 miles

Central Rear stop lamp in op

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot broken

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f brake caliper slider bolt dust covers missing

Pass 19 May 2016 94,165 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,060 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,299 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD ON INNER EDGES

O/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STRUT MOUNTS

Pass 17 May 2013 79,138 miles

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2013 79,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

nsf brake disc corroded

rear number plate delaminated

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2012 75,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 41,213 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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S926 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S926 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 S926 DVV registered?

S926 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S926 DVV safe to buy?

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