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V377 FTR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 135,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,929 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 131,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 125,980 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 125,980 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 115,888 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,884 miles

Handbrake lever travel is more than normal for this model.

Nearside front seat belt is slow to retract.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Nearside rear floorpan is showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 106,883 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Handbrake lever travel is more than normal for this model.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front seat belt is slow to retract.

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

Nearside rear floorpan is showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,404 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 75,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

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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V377 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V377 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 V377 FTR registered?

V377 FTR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V377 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V377 FTR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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