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V257 DYA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 DYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

hand brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,093 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

oil leak from gear box

Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

oil leak from gear box

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,123 miles

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

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

advise slight bulge on both rear tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight bulge on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,895 miles

remove 2 air fresheners hanging from interior mirror

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,757 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 80,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,181 miles

no engine oil showing on dipstick when checked prior to emission test

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,257 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,890 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V257 DYA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V257 DYA, 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 V257 DYA registered?

V257 DYA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V257 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 DYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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