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V985 TWL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,361 mi
Last recorded193,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 TWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 193,361 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 192,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 169,955 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 169,507 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

auxiliary drivebelt perished

excessive lift in both front top strut mounts

front brake pads worn very low

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f indicator lens broken

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded near fuel tank - unable to fully inspect

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r part sidelight not working

srs light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2011 148,972 miles

Alot of lifr in front top strut mounts

Centre exhaust clamp corroded causing slight exhaust leak

Front end damage

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 148,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded through

front end damaged

lot of lift in front top strut mounts

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe coprroded

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r part sidelight not working

Pass 30 Jan 2010 127,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged.

front number plate in poor condition.

imbalance rear brakes.

n/s headlamp slightly loose,recommend attention.

o/s/f brake hose incorrectly clipped.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 127,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front bumper damaged.

Front number plate in poor condtion.

Offside front brakehose incorrectly cliped

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,097 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 101,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 90,307 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 78,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 66,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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V985 TWL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V985 TWL, 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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V985 TWL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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