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K99 MEW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 MEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,770 miles

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 10 Apr 2019 76,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,209 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 10 Apr 2018 74,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,713 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 68,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,431 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,780 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,163 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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K99 MEW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 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 K99 MEW, 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 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K99 MEW registered?

K99 MEW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is K99 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 MEW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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