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V781 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,774 mi
Last recorded191,774 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 191,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Signs of staining to nearside rear brake back plate

Some noise from steering column uj

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

centre exhaust repaired with paste

offside handbrake cable casing damaged

offside inner sidelight not working

rear brake pipes heavily coated with underseal preventing a complete inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2015 191,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Signs of staining to nearside rear brake back plate

Some noise from steering column uj

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

centre exhaust repaired with paste

offside handbrake cable casing damaged

offside inner sidelight not working

rear brake pipes heavily coated with underseal preventing a complete inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2014 191,053 miles

Brake pipes at rear joining brake valve, coated in underseal.

Corrosion under drivers seat not considered excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mounting broken. System secure at time of test.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 184,817 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 154,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 125,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 125,146 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 116,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 107,484 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 107,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 101,274 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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V781 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V781 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 V781 EJB registered?

V781 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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