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S791 MBK

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS791 MBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 63,453 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2014 63,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 57,840 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,440 miles

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

excessive play in rear wheel bearing

n/s rear tyre showing slight crack due to deteriorated condition

Fail 4 Feb 2012

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

excessive play in rear wheel bearing

n/s rear tyre showing slight crack due to deteriorated condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 48,241 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,219 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,891 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,884 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,622 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

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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S791 MBK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S791 MBK, 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 S791 MBK registered?

S791 MBK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S791 MBK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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