MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Suspect catalyst failure. (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted Causing negative camber of wheel. Recommend pair. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R14 82H. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In unrepairable area. ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Signs of low pressure damage to inside sidewall. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working Bulb 380. (1.2.1b)
Oil leak Around gearbox area. Recommend clean and recheck. ()
Rear Bumper damaged and loose but not insecure. Recommend repair or replacement.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded Strongly recommend replacement. (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak From gearbox area. Excessive play in gear linkage. ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Reinforcement bracket captive nut mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre If puncture in unrepairable area. ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded Strongly recommend replacement. (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak From gearbox area. Excessive play in gear linkage. ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty due to lack of maintenance. (8.2.3)
Carbon monoxide emissions high. Suspect catalyst failing. Recommend replacement.
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged. No cords exposed.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper blade split.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Signs of old coolant leak around thermostat housing.
Exhaust system corroded.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside wiper blade split.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Signs of old coolant leak around thermostat housing.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Handbrake has high travel.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r tyre perishing & deep cut,no cord showing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r tyre perishing & deep cut,no cord showing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S311 JLW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S311 JLW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S311 JLW?
You can check the full history of S311 JLW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S311 JLW registered?
S311 JLW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 1999.
Is S311 JLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S311 JLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S311 JLW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S311 JLW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.