CarVerify

Free Car Check

V798 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Apr 2015 101,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,224 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,224 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still secure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 85,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 75,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 75,043 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,293 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,293 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high hand brake lever travel

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,895 miles

high hand brake lever travel

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs soon needed

high hand brake lever travel

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,591 miles

front brake discs soon needed

high hand brake lever travel

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,038 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 39,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V798 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V798 EJB?

You can check the full history of V798 EJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V798 EJB registered?

V798 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V798 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V798 EJB shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V798 EJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V798 EJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.