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S934 SBO

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS934 SBO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,534 miles

front brake disc edges rusty

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush poor

play in both front tpo strut mounts

play in top steering column bush

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer and lower sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc edges rusty

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush poor

nearside front tyre wearing low

play in both front tpo strut mounts

play in top steering column bush

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower wishbone bushes tearing

rust nearside front floor

rust on offside rear lower sill

rust on offside rear wheel arch to sill

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front lower wishbone rear bushes poor

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,116 miles

front brake disc edges rusty

front lower suspension arm rear bushes tearing

hand brake cables poor

Fail 23 Jul 2013 99,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake disc edges rusty

front lower suspension arm rear bushes tearing

hand brake cables poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

handbrake cable outers splitting

rust on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,317 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes light tearing

play in front top strut mounts

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre inner edges wearing low

light tearing on offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,429 miles

front tyre inner edges wearing low

light tearing on offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,893 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush light tearing

offside rear tyre light cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,004 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,281 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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S934 SBO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S934 SBO, 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 S934 SBO registered?

S934 SBO is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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