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S972 UKJ

1998 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,856 mi
Last recorded220,856 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 UKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 220,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear seats removed

Under body heavily sealed in waxoyl

Pass 27 Nov 2015 215,946 miles

all tyre badly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 214,128 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 212,417 miles

both front lower arms corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 210,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded @ rear

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 210,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded @ rear

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 200,572 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 200,572 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 184,237 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 183,745 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 159,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 158,300 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

ADVISE O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION REAR BUSH NOT ALIGNED IN THE ARM CORRECTLY

ADVISE WEAR LEVEL ON FRONT BRAKE PADS (LOW)

Pass 14 May 2008 138,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 125,603 miles

n/s & o/s stryt top mounts slight wear

Fail 29 May 2007 125,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s strut top mounts slight wear

Pass 21 Oct 2005 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Green 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 S972 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

S972 UKJ is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S972 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S972 UKJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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