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V370 FTR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV370 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 164,377 miles

front wiper blades starting to split at ends

screw in offside rear tyre tread

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor

Fail 28 Jul 2014 164,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades starting to split at ends

screw in offside rear tyre tread

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,950 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 146,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight incline decline imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2012 146,269 miles

Slight incline decline imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2011 138,721 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Rear wiper deterated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 131,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 131,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,660 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 121,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 108,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 95,386 miles

Tracking

Front o/s tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,415 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 82,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V370 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V370 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 V370 FTR registered?

V370 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V370 FTR safe to buy?

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