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V485 ETT

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 ETT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,760 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aux belt badly perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket been modified to support system

n/s/r tyre worn stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,252 miles

nsf outer brake pad wearing thin

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

temporary repair been carried out to rear exhaust support

Fail 11 Feb 2014 104,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf outer brake pad wearing thin

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

temporary repair been carried out to rear exhaust support

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,893 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,879 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,932 miles

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osf suspention arm bush deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

osf suspention arm bush deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,856 miles

Exhaust system will need attension later

Sidewall damage to n/s front tyre not to cords at time of test but recomend replacement

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,839 miles

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

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

Rear suspension operation noisey but no RFR found.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 74,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Rear suspension operation noisey but no RFR found.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,756 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,797 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 55,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 52,456 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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V485 ETT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V485 ETT, 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 V485 ETT registered?

V485 ETT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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