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V296 DBX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,934 mi
Last recorded123,934 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 DBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,934 miles

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

power steering drive belt perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,927 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour offside rear lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

power steering drive belt perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

power steering pump drive belt perished

Fail 26 Aug 2015 112,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering pump drive belt perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,336 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,753 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing dry

Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing dry

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,693 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,595 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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V296 DBX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V296 DBX, 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 V296 DBX registered?

V296 DBX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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