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N149 UEL

1996 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,897 mi
Last recorded112,897 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,897 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 112,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 111,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 111,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 107,560 miles

n/s wiper deteriorating - slight freeplay n/s rack joint

Pass 24 Jan 2006 103,487 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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N149 UEL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 83,906 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 N149 UEL, 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 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N149 UEL registered?

N149 UEL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N149 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 UEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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