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V290 GCE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 GCE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 96,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,837 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Radiator insecured

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,704 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all tyres low on tread depth

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

all tyres low on tread depth

Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front and n/s/r (to hose) brake pipes corroded

fluctuation from n/s/f brake reading

n/s wiper blade badly split, and performance is poor

o/s wiper blade performance is poor

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front and n/s/r (to hose) brake pipes corroded

fluctuation from n/s/f brake reading

n/s wiper blade badly split, and performance is poor

o/s wiper blade performance is poor

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,669 miles

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

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

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

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

offsde front brake disc corroded on inside

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offsde front brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,551 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 63,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,001 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,628 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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V290 GCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V290 GCE, 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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V290 GCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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