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S956 KUT

1998 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 KUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,280 miles

Oil leak From Gearbox ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 111,280 miles

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

Oil leak From Gearbox ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,232 miles

Both Rear tyres heavily cracked

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,232 miles

Both Rear tyres heavily cracked

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 94,946 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,465 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside Number plate light bulb dim

nearside front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2012 88,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside Number plate light bulb dim

nearside front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,873 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,805 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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S956 KUT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S956 KUT, 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 S956 KUT registered?

S956 KUT is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S956 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 KUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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