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V265 JKJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 JKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 113,820 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under passenger front seat corroded around grommet access in floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of rear/center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 91,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,187 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 85,854 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 85,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,561 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,676 miles

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

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

front and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated almost to excess

offside and nearside front indicator bulbs loosing colour

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,148 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 55,375 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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V265 JKJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V265 JKJ, 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 V265 JKJ registered?

V265 JKJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V265 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V265 JKJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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