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V274 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 136,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,504 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,299 miles

offside front wing rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,543 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 124,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 May 2018 113,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 110,472 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 106,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 102,604 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 102,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 98,723 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2014 98,723 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2013 95,893 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 95,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 93,163 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 89,881 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 May 2011 89,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 May 2010 85,845 miles

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

rust starting to develop in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,603 miles

offside rear spring cup corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 77,350 miles

both rear suspension spring cups corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and nearside frontnear limit on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 64,086 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

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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V274 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V274 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V274 ETA registered?

V274 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V274 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 ETA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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