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V418 DFX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 DFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 98,183 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

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 15 May 2014 90,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

clutch pedal stiff to operate

nearside and offside front washer jets working but getting weak

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside front headlamp slightly loose

stone chip in front screen

Fail 15 May 2014 90,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

clutch pedal stiff to operate

nearside and offside front washer jets working but getting weak

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside front headlamp slightly loose

stone chip in front screen

Fail 23 May 2013 84,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal stiff when depressed

coolant level below minimum

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front sidelight working but getting dim

rear wiper blade split at end

Pass 23 May 2013 84,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal stiff when depressed

coolant level below minimum

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front sidelight working but getting dim

rear wiper blade split at end

Pass 17 May 2012 76,162 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,531 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 67,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine movement

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and cracking

offside front tyre 3mm and cracking

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 May 2009 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

h/brake lever travel high.

Pass 16 May 2008 56,026 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 56,026 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 49,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,258 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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V418 DFX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V418 DFX, 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 V418 DFX registered?

V418 DFX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V418 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V418 DFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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