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V942 LUM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,470 mi
Last recorded77,470 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 LUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,470 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Nearside Front Tyres showing sidewall damage, worn to the legal limit and perished

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush perishing

Nearside Rear Indicator pale

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to the legal limit, bald on the inner shoulder and perished

Registration plates faded

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,442 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery negative terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Nearside Front Tyres showing sidewall damage, worn to the legal limit and perished

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush perishing

Nearside Rear Indicator pale

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn to the legal limit, bald on the inner shoulder and perished

Registration plates faded

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,884 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 66,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,726 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,646 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both front seats has slight side movements

both front shocks feel weak

emission test on the limit

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jul 2014 53,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,919 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2011 43,454 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,790 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,783 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 6 May 2008 34,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 34,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,864 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V942 LUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V942 LUM, 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 V942 LUM registered?

V942 LUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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