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V685 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,281 mi
Last recorded67,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 67,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,377 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,284 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 52,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,686 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,235 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,892 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres close to limit

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,660 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 33,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 31,465 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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V685 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V685 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 V685 EJB registered?

V685 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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