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V56 JHP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 JHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 108,621 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

FRONT OF BONNET MISALIGNED

FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

FRONT SHOCKERS BADLY WORN

NSF DOOR HANDLE TEMP. REPAIR

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

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

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

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

Drivers door check strap insecure

Front brake pads worn

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

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

Air intake pipe insecure

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

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

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

Drivers door check strap insecure

Front brake pads worn

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

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,342 miles

NSR TYRE BOLD ON EDGES

Fail 2 Aug 2011 99,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR TYRE BOLD ON EDGES

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,414 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORROADED

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT & PERISHED (185/60/14)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,414 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORROADED

FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT & PERISHED (185/60/14)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,216 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 88,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,263 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 78,262 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2007 71,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 62,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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V56 JHP 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 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 V56 JHP, 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 V56 JHP registered?

V56 JHP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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