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V515 JKE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

152,480 mi
Last recorded152,480 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 JKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 152,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 152,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 145,068 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

long travel on foot brake pedal

Fail 20 Apr 2012 145,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

long travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 20 Apr 2011 138,040 miles

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

Oil leak

advise requires clutch replacing

exhaust heat shield insecure at front

Fail 18 Apr 2011 137,997 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise requires clutch replacing

exhaust heat shield insecure at front

Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,111 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 127,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 115,318 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 115,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 105,595 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 95,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 94,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 83,229 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight pulsating on brakes car been stood

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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V515 JKE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 V515 JKE, 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 V515 JKE registered?

V515 JKE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V515 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 JKE shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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