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V196 KHK

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,648 mi
Last recorded57,648 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 KHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 56,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,552 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,750 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,549 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,723 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,579 miles

both rear tyres have nails in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,405 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 41,405 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,771 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,955 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,117 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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V196 KHK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V196 KHK, 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

How do I check the history of V196 KHK?

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What year was V196 KHK registered?

V196 KHK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V196 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V196 KHK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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