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V474 ETA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,352 mi
Last recorded203,352 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 ETA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 203,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2016 203,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2015 199,882 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2014 192,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 191,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 191,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 188,036 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 188,036 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 176,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 169,074 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 169,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 165,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 161,071 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 161,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 133,516 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 133,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 113,056 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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V474 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V474 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 V474 ETA registered?

V474 ETA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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