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V866 JDU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,263 mi
Last recorded135,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 JDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 135,263 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on

drivers inside door handle snapped

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,141 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 132,136 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 127,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 123,640 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 123,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 120,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 120,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 108,076 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 108,076 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough

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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V866 JDU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V866 JDU, 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 V866 JDU registered?

V866 JDU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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