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V406 FEN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 FEN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 94,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 82,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 82,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 62,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nails in both rear tyres

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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V406 FEN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 V406 FEN, 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 V406 FEN registered?

V406 FEN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V406 FEN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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