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V783 EAU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,208 mi
Last recorded50,208 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 EAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,208 miles

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

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

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

play in both front top mounts

Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine has miss fire

Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,172 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s wiper in poor condition

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,831 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,465 miles

front metal brake pipes rusting

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight exh blow at manifold

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,025 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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V783 EAU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V783 EAU, 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 V783 EAU registered?

V783 EAU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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