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S570 FVE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

292,283 mi
Last recorded292,283 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 FVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 292,283 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Oct 2012 296,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Oct 2011 283,028 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade perishing.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 272,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both front top shock mounts

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

play in steering

Fail 30 Oct 2010 272,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both front top shock mounts

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

play in steering

Pass 30 Oct 2009 259,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear inner side lights not working

front number plate faded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun

Fail 30 Oct 2009 259,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear inner side lights not working

front number plate faded

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when spun

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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S570 FVE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S570 FVE, 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 S570 FVE registered?

S570 FVE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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