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V917 YTL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 YTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,361 miles

Both front outer indicator covers broken - no white light

CAT part of exhaust poor fitment on underbody

N/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

O/s inner cv boot split

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Rear exhaust section poor

Slight movement in front upper strut top mounts

Fail 5 Oct 2010 114,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

BOTH OUTER DOOR HANDLES MISSING

Both outer indicator lenses broken

N/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

O/S/R TYRE VERY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/s inner CV boot split

Rear exhaust section poor

Fail 21 Oct 2009 106,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 98,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 97,975 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak to gear box,slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes,front brake pads wearing low,slight play to both rear wheel cylinders.

Pass 23 May 2006 88,460 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 88,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V917 YTL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V917 YTL, 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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V917 YTL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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