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V359 FTR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,557 mi
Last recorded145,557 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 145,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength,including brake and fuel lines

Pass 19 Apr 2013 134,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,028 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front number plate damaged

Rear shocks very stiff,noisey and possible wear in top mountings

Right rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear shocks stiff and noisey,possible wear top mountings

Right rear lamp cluster damaged showing some white to rear

Pass 30 May 2006 70,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavly on the outside edge

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

the lens on o/s/r is damaged

the rear shocks appear to be very stiff and noisey

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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V359 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V359 FTR, 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 V359 FTR registered?

V359 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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