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V861 EJT

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 EJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight weak pattern

rust around rubber floor grommets

wipers have small split

Fail 17 Aug 2018 142,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone front mounting corroded to hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight weak pattern

rust around rubber floor grommets

wipers have small split

Pass 22 Aug 2017 140,079 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 140,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 136,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 133,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 78,933 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 78,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,782 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 67,813 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 67,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 60,366 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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V861 EJT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V861 EJT, 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 V861 EJT registered?

V861 EJT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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