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V473 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,996 mi
Last recorded58,996 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 58,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,923 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,075 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing but no roughness at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal stiff

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

starter motor noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door check strap securing bolts loose!

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,198 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 25,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake performance test

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Slight lift to both front top strut mounts

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake performance test

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Slight lift to both front top strut mounts

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,956 miles

Rear brakes squeak.

Slight bplay to both rear wheel bearings.

Slight front brake distortion and imbalance.

Slight movement to both front top strut mounts.

Small chip to zone Bof windscreen.

Fail 17 Oct 2005 22,956 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear brakes squeak.

Slight bplay to both rear wheel bearings.

Slight front brake distortion and imbalance.

Slight movement to both front top strut mounts.

Small chip to zone Bof windscreen.

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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V473 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V473 ETA registered?

V473 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V473 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 ETA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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