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V131 DBX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,995 mi
Last recorded58,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 58,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 58,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Rear axle bushes slight play

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Rear axle bushes slight play

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,679 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,058 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,515 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 49,515 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,240 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,416 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,897 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,066 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,081 miles

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

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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V131 DBX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V131 DBX, 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 V131 DBX registered?

V131 DBX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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