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C3 GLS

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GLS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 75,591 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,591 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,759 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 66,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,286 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,967 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 56,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2005 48,600 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 48,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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C3 GLS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C3 GLS, 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 C3 GLS registered?

C3 GLS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 1999.

Is C3 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GLS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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