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V38 MGO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 MGO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 54,115 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,782 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition(just acceptable)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,122 miles

front brake pads low(just acceptable)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition(just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit(just acceptable)

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack(o/s)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 45,118 miles

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

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

front brake pads low(just acceptable)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition(just acceptable)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit(just acceptable)

rear tyres perished

slight play in steering rack(o/s)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,728 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,202 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 35,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,308 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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V38 MGO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V38 MGO, 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 V38 MGO registered?

V38 MGO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V38 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 MGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V38 MGO have outstanding finance?

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