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S116 VPP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 VPP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,416 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,620 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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S116 VPP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S116 VPP, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S116 VPP registered?

S116 VPP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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