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V853 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,717 mi
Last recorded106,717 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 106,717 miles

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

centre exhaust joint insecure

front exhaust section mounting missing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,677 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 89,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,498 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 77,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,714 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,005 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,817 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on their edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 41,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V853 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V853 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 V853 EJB registered?

V853 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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