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V492 EFJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,271 mi
Last recorded148,271 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around rear floor bungs

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,723 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 139,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front outer sill and both rear sill edges corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 139,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.68 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front outer sill and both rear sill edges corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe/trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe/trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 128,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe/trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement subframe/trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle slightly corroded around bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,229 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle slightly corroded around bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,230 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,229 miles

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

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

nearside rear service and park brake efforts slightly low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,748 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 76,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,519 miles

minor leak around rear exhaust.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 74,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor leak around rear exhaust .

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 58,635 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 51,423 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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V492 EFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V492 EFJ, 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 V492 EFJ registered?

V492 EFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V492 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 EFJ shows 21 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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