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V436 ETC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,667 mi
Last recorded161,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV436 ETC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 161,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 161,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,807 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slight unbonding

Fail 23 Oct 2013 153,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slight unbonding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,334 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 139,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 130,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 130,750 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 124,240 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. fitted insecurely

Fail 15 Sep 2010 124,240 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. fitted insecurely

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 120,101 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 111,239 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 111,239 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 101,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 90,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 90,838 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 80,535 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 80,535 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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V436 ETC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V436 ETC, 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 V436 ETC registered?

V436 ETC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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