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V471 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,348 mi
Last recorded57,348 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,348 miles

N/S w/blade split at end

N/S/F side light abit dim (Bulb getting abit deteriorated)

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Slight wear and movement starting at both rear w/bearings, and slight noise starting at O/S/R when spun

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,032 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,634 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chip to windscreen

footbrake travel long

Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,174 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

footbrake travel long

oil leak

osf lower arm bush starting to lift

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,174 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

footbrake travel long

oil leak

osf lower arm bush starting to lift

Pass 25 Aug 2007 35,690 miles

chips to windscreen, †rear number plate fading, †engine cover loose, †oil leak, †brake pipes furring, †various dents and scratches

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,560 miles

Both front shock absorbers top mounts worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V471 ETA 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V471 ETA, 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 V471 ETA registered?

V471 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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