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V179 DRC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 DRC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,463 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside wiper smaller then original

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,680 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,326 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking & badly worn on inside edge

N/S/R brake binding slightly

N/S/R tyre badly cracking

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,326 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking & badly worn on inside edge

N/S/R brake binding slightly

N/S/R tyre badly cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch heavy

Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch heavy

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,670 miles

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

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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V179 DRC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V179 DRC, 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 V179 DRC registered?

V179 DRC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V179 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V179 DRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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