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3168 OM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

259,519 mi
Last recorded259,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3168 OM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 259,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 259,519 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 256,288 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2017 256,288 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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3168 OM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 3168 OM, 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 3168 OM registered?

3168 OM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is 3168 OM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3168 OM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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