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V145 LMO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,868 mi
Last recorded160,868 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 LMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 160,867 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 151,664 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 151,664 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 138,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 14 Jul 2011 132,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

h/brake nearing end of its travel

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,673 miles

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

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

Slight bind, nearside rear brake

Fail 19 Jul 2010 122,673 miles

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

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

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

Slight bind, nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Jul 2009 112,918 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 112,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 109,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 98,193 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 98,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,584 miles

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

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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V145 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V145 LMO, 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 V145 LMO registered?

V145 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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