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V257 KHK

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 KHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch started to corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,739 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 68,143 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch started to corrode

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,852 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,068 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front WHEEL SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,936 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,505 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,918 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,283 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,362 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,708 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 50,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 50,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,236 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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V257 KHK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V257 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

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What year was V257 KHK registered?

V257 KHK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V257 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 KHK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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