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S952 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,461 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 41,378 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 41,375 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested cat damaged (none cat emissions present at time of testing) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,209 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,209 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,393 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 34,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches from worn wiperblade (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches from worn wiperblade (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,905 miles

light scratches on windscreen from worn wiperblades

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,532 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 31,532 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,303 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 29,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,410 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,479 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,495 miles

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

Nearside wiper split.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 24,174 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,524 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,592 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint slight blow

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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S952 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S952 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 S952 DVV registered?

S952 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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