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V153 DRC

1999 Seat Ibiza S

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,233 mi
Last recorded75,233 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza S70,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 DRC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,233 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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V153 DRC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,784 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V153 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V153 DRC registered?

V153 DRC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V153 DRC safe to buy?

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