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V494 JDM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 JDM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak gearbox area ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever high, requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 76,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak gearbox area ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever high, requires adjustment (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,169 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW 2.6mm

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISSCOLOUR

Pass 28 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,584 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,853 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,121 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,705 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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V494 JDM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V494 JDM, 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 V494 JDM registered?

V494 JDM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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