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S856 ORU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 ORU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 91,137 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside wheel bearing slightly noisy with slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,843 miles

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,344 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,559 miles

damage to nsf wing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,660 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 42,623 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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S856 ORU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S856 ORU, 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

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What year was S856 ORU registered?

S856 ORU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S856 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 ORU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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