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S918 GCG

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS918 GCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 67,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,176 miles

Advise replacement of front lower suspension arm bushes as soon as possible.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise replacement of front lower suspension arm bushes as soon as possible.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,455 miles

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

n/s wiper split

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 16 Jun 2011 60,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s wiper split

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,245 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust very rusty in places

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake balance poor

slight lift in both front strut tops

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,574 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to break up internally ?

Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,376 miles

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)

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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S918 GCG is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S918 GCG, 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 S918 GCG registered?

S918 GCG is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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