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S972 KOD

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,997 mi
Last recorded95,997 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 KOD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 95,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 82,304 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 75,775 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,477 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,659 miles

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

rear silencer joint slightly corroded

tyre size 155/80r13

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 26,568 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 26,568 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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S972 KOD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S972 KOD, 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 S972 KOD registered?

S972 KOD is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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