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V250 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV250 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,155 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 121,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes have been greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,153 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 3 Jan 2012 105,215 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 105,215 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 95,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 85,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes/covered with grease

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,645 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes/covered with grease

Pass 6 May 2008 81,764 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 6 May 2008 81,764 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 4 May 2007 77,698 miles

unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes..... covered with grease

Pass 18 May 2006 72,056 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes due to grease applied

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2005 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes due to grease applied

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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V250 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V250 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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V250 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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