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V232 LMO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,106 mi
Last recorded144,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 LMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 144,106 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 130,188 miles

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe too flexi hose

uneven wear wear o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2011 130,188 miles

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

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe too flexi hose

uneven wear wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 125,836 miles

exhaust shield's insecure

security o/s c.v boot

Fail 4 Oct 2010 125,824 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust shield's insecure

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm only just legal

security o/s c.v boot

Pass 19 Oct 2009 121,773 miles

windscreen borderline

Pass 22 Dec 2008 115,572 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre only just legal

Fail 22 Dec 2008 115,572 miles

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

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

chip in screen

o/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,009 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 100,996 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine shield loose offside

heat shield loose [cat]

Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,443 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 85,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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V232 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V232 LMO registered?

V232 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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