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S575 BVC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 BVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 72,123 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,340 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 64,339 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,426 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 51,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,986 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,985 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,641 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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S575 BVC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S575 BVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S575 BVC?

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What year was S575 BVC registered?

S575 BVC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S575 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 BVC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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