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V396 JDD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 119,214 miles

Crack in nearsidee headlamp glass

Fail 29 Nov 2012 119,214 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Crack in nearsidee headlamp glass

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,411 miles

both side front seat belts slow to return

large crack in left hand front headlamp lens

movement in both front top suspension mountings

rear brake discs are badly corroded

rear brake pads are very low

Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,411 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both side front seat belts slow to return

large crack in left hand front headlamp lens

movement in both front top suspension mountings

rear brake discs are badly corroded

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,463 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs and pads getting low

Large crack in left headlamp

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 104,463 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs and pads getting low

Large crack in left headlamp

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,191 miles

Crack in left headlamp glass

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 95,191 miles

Crack in left headlamp glass

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,951 miles

Large crack in left headlamp,condensation in left headlamp

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 82,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,950 miles

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

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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V396 JDD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V396 JDD, 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 V396 JDD registered?

V396 JDD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V396 JDD safe to buy?

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