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V232 EAE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 EAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 109,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 109,312 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside door mirror tapped up

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,929 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 103,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 96,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tailpipe bent.

plastic brake servo hose under bonnet perrished/splitting not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,218 miles

exhaust tailpipe bent.

plastic brake servo hose under bonnet perrished/splitting not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,574 miles

exhaust rear tail pipe bent still able to insert exhaust emissions probe at time of test.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,561 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust rear tail pipe bent still able to insert exhaust emissions probe at time of test.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 68,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,970 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2006 54,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,268 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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V232 EAE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V232 EAE, 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 V232 EAE registered?

V232 EAE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V232 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V232 EAE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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