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V843 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,086 mi
Last recorded108,086 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 108,086 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,970 miles

Both door mirrors slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Door interior handle broken

Nearside Front Tyre tread low and starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Both door mirrors slightly damaged

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

Hole in nearside front floor pan outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Door interior handle broken

Nearside Front Tyre tread low and starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre tread low and deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,079 miles

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

n/s/f interior door handle broken

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f interior door handle broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,618 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,739 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,220 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,220 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,253 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,148 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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V843 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V843 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 V843 EJB registered?

V843 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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