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S916 OAJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 OAJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 112,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 95,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market rear exhaust fitted

after market shocker coil springs fitted

all alloy road wheels bead damage

horn only works left steering paddle

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r sil trims missing

rear wiper spilt

Fail 6 May 2008 95,530 miles

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)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

after market rear exhaust fitted

after market shocker coil springs fitted

all alloy road wheels bead damage

horn only works left steering paddle

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r sil trims missing

rear wiper spilt

speedo inop

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,747 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 75,644 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 75,644 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S916 OAJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S916 OAJ, 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 S916 OAJ registered?

S916 OAJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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