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V443 EGM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 EGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 134,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 134,918 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 117,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 112,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 99,762 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 99,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,697 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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V443 EGM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V443 EGM, 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 V443 EGM registered?

V443 EGM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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