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V268 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,971 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 35,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre near limit inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 33,735 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre near limit inner edge

Rear exhaust blow

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,624 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2013 22,681 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,259 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 19,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,964 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 5 Jul 2005 15,300 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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V268 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V268 ETA, 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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V268 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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