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V43 EWF

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 EWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 98,099 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 98,099 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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,157 miles

coolant over filled

damage to front bumper

dents and scratches to various body pannels

drive belts noisey

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front brake pads low

kerb damage to alloys

n/s and o/s front strut top worn

n/s/f lower wish bone rear bush cracking

oil round gearbox

smear from wipers

surface corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 21 Aug 2009 92,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 76,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 59,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2005 59,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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V43 EWF is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V43 EWF, 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 V43 EWF registered?

V43 EWF is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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