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V997 EBL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 EBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 128,897 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 128,897 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,748 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 126,748 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 122,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 114,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 114,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 109,540 miles

Clutch operation heavy.

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

Fail 14 May 2009 109,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Clutch operation heavy.

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

Pass 16 May 2008 98,116 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

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

clutch operation stiff.

Fail 15 May 2008 98,116 miles

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

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

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

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

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

clutch operation stiff.

Pass 17 May 2007 88,724 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 88,724 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 78,458 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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V997 EBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V997 EBL, 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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V997 EBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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