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V221 EJU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 EJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 116,600 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake long but effective

some wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 104,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 103,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 99,531 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 94,888 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 93,964 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V221 EJU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V221 EJU, 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 V221 EJU registered?

V221 EJU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V221 EJU safe to buy?

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