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V317 DVN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 DVN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,121 miles

Airbag light on

Clutch pedal operation very stiff

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plater damaged

Oil leak

Radiator fins broken away

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,121 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wiper blade split

Airbag light on

Clutch pedal operation very stiff

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plater damaged

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak

Radiator fins broken away

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2009 75,374 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Bonnet corroded

Clutch worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r wheel has slight brake bind

Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag light illuminated

Bonnet corroded

Clutch worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,432 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,432 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 55,627 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,627 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 46,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,046 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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V317 DVN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V317 DVN, 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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V317 DVN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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