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V181 DJR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 DJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,346 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust noisy

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front lower arms deteriorated/corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 105,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust noisy

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

front lower arms deteriorated/corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,920 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,777 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,777 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 20 Jan 2011 94,733 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 94,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubbers slightly cracking

slight misting of oil around nearside inner cv boot

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,217 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V181 DJR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc 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 V181 DJR, 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 V181 DJR registered?

V181 DJR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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