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V244 EKS

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,419 mi
Last recorded112,419 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 EKS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,419 miles

offside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 110,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 106,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside hanbrake cable rubbing on axle

Fail 19 Aug 2014 106,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside hanbrake cable rubbing on axle

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE NEAR VOID OF TREAD 185/60/14

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2013 102,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE NEAR VOID OF TREAD 185/60/14

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,245 miles

1 o/s/r position bulb inoperative

aux belt worn

front indicators faded

movement in front suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre inner edge almost bald

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner edge almost bald

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake hoses perished

rear number plate deteriated and distorted

rear suspension coils corroded

slight exhaust leak

tracking adjustment required

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

1 o/s/r position bulb inoperative

aux belt worn

front indicators faded

movement in front suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre inner edge almost bald

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

o/s/f tyre inner edge almost bald

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake hoses perished

rear number plate deteriated and distorted

rear suspension coils corroded

slight exhaust leak

tracking adjustment required

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,972 miles

***ROUGHNESS + PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BEARING***

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

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

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

SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

front brake discs worn + rusty

o/s/ headlamp reflector loose

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

rear number plate poor

service light on

Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

***ROUGHNESS + PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BEARING***

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTINGS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SEVERE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

front brake discs worn + rusty

o/s/ headlamp reflector loose

o/s/r inner side lamp inop

rear number plate poor

service light on

Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,286 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 76,917 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,092 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,092 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,894 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V244 EKS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V244 EKS, 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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V244 EKS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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