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V428 RBK

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,950 mi
Last recorded171,950 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 RBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,950 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 171,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 163,066 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 163,059 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2008 153,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 153,626 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 145,897 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 145,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 132,768 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres low on tread

rear box corroded at pipe entering

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,768 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres low on tread

rear box corroded at pipe entering

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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V428 RBK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V428 RBK, 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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V428 RBK is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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