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V493 EOD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,813 mi
Last recorded79,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 EOD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,813 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,898 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake caliper bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 69,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low os/ns (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

wiper linkage starting to seize

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper linkage starting to seize

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,378 miles

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

after market braking componants fitted

after market suspension componants fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2011 64,670 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,353 miles

Cooling radiator leaking coolant.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,716 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

O/S/R inner side lamp inop.

Chip in windscreen.

Rear exhaust rubber perished.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,170 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,430 miles

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

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

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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V493 EOD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V493 EOD, 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 V493 EOD registered?

V493 EOD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V493 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 EOD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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