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V681 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 115,754 miles

air bag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2011 108,584 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,464 miles

corrosion starting in rear floors

Fail 18 Sep 2009 91,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion starting in rear floors

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,782 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp has one or more ellements not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

hi-level stop lamp has one or more ellements not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,129 miles

front no plate damaged †rear brakes slightly uneven when applied

Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake lamp has one or more element not working.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 65,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake lamp has one or more element not working.

Fail 15 Oct 2005 57,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 57,088 miles

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

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

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

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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V681 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V681 EJB, 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 V681 EJB registered?

V681 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V681 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 EJB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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