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V143 DCF

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,886 mi
Last recorded147,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 DCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 147,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad gearbox oil leak

bonnet cable handle broken

engine oil leak

slight blow from rear box exhaust joint

Fail 25 Jan 2016 147,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced glass cracked and lamp water filled (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad gearbox oil leak

bonnet cable handle broken

engine oil leak

slight blow from rear box exhaust joint

Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,850 miles

gearbox oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust sleeve insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,316 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

play in n/s/r wheel bearing STRONG ADVISE

Fail 22 Jan 2014 130,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

play in n/s/r wheel bearing STRONG ADVISE

Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,719 miles

front reg plate discoloured

n/s headlamp holed and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,657 miles

Front brakes are out of balance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hole in N/S head light

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 109,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hole in N/S head light

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Tyre size 185/60/14

Fail 16 Mar 2011 101,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Tyre size 185/60/14

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,416 miles

baffles rattling in rear silencer box

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 55,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,839 miles

rear tyres perished

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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V143 DCF is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V143 DCF, 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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V143 DCF is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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