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V273 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,648 mi
Last recorded85,648 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,039 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,641 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,523 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,301 miles

advise brake fluid change.

advise clean out washerjets.

cambelt due 60,000 miles or 5yrs.

clutch heavey in operation, advise new cable.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm, o/s on 3mm. advise 2 new tyres plus tracking in near future. 185/60/r14h.

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking.

slight exhaust blow from manifold and 1 manifold stud snapped.

vented front brake disks plus pads required approx 3000 miles.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,228 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are worn

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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V273 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V273 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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What year was V273 ETA registered?

V273 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V273 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V273 ETA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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