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V283 LMO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 LMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,832 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres have slight crackes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 120,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has slight crackes in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 117,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2009 110,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 702,992 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 102,981 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,387 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,915 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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V283 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V283 LMO, 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 V283 LMO registered?

V283 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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