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V656 XBE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 XBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 96,243 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,586 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 78,586 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,507 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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V656 XBE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V656 XBE, 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 V656 XBE registered?

V656 XBE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V656 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V656 XBE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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