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XBZ 2962

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 2962
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 86,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,726 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,732 miles

n/s/f c.v gaitor damp with grease

Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,180 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 53,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,373 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 43,420 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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XBZ 2962 is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBZ 2962, 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 XBZ 2962 registered?

XBZ 2962 is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is XBZ 2962 safe to buy?

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