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V522 JFM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 JFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,386 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

center seat belt hidden under rear seat

front brakes slightly out of balance

no rear washer

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,140 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,140 miles

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

both front discs exsessivley worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracking

offside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,755 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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V522 JFM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V522 JFM, 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 V522 JFM registered?

V522 JFM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V522 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 JFM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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