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V239 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 103,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 103,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 93,588 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f wing badly corroded

o/s door mirror taped up

Fail 21 Dec 2011 93,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust backbox badly corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f wing badly corroded

o/s door mirror taped up

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,603 miles

rear wiper blade insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,603 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes imbalance of 24%

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,105 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose (on floor above cat)

o/s door mirror broken but still functional

Fail 15 Dec 2009 85,102 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose (on floor above cat)

o/s door mirror broken but still functional

Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,907 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver side mirror cover is missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,907 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver side mirror cover is missing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,238 miles

back box outer skin rotton

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,117 miles

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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V239 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V239 DBB, 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 V239 DBB registered?

V239 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V239 DBB safe to buy?

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