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V41 DVM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 DVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,578 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPING & FLEXY HOSE FERRALS CORRODING /SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,578 miles

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

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

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

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPING & FLEXY HOSE FERRALS CORRODING /SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,042 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE APPROX 10MM OF PLAY

Fail 10 Oct 2013 74,042 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE APPROX 10MM OF PLAY

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,908 miles

Early signs of frayed webbing to drivers side seat belt / Nearside rear indicator showing signs of ageing on lens / rear number plate showing signs of ageing / Nearside rear parking brake cable has slight damage to outer sheath

Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Early signs of frayed webbing to drivers side seat belt / Nearside rear indicator showing signs of ageing on lens / rear number plate showing signs of ageing / Nearside rear parking brake cable has slight damage to outer sheath

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,081 miles

Exhaust middle section has a slight blow

Powersteering pump misted in oil / Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough on rotation

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust middle section has a slight blow

Powersteering pump misted in oil / Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing / Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking + starting to get low on tread

Rear numerplate is starting to delaminate / 50% of rear sidelights are working / Slight wear to offside front valave core / Offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,740 miles

Slight weep of oil to power steering pump / Slight play to front suspension top mounts / Both rear tyres have age related cracking / Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight weep of oil to power steering pump / Slight play to front suspension top mounts / Both rear tyres have age related cracking / Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,067 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING, FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR, FRONT TYRES WORN RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND SCUFFED, NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISEY (NOT ROUGH ON ROTATION)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING, FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR, FRONT TYRES WORN RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND SCUFFED, NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY AND NOISEY (NOT ROUGH ON ROTATION)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,227 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE APPROX 2;0MM OF TREAD LEFT[1;6MM IS THE LEGAL LIMIT] OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE; REAR BUSH] IS SHOWING EARLY SIGN OF WEAR;

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,202 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 45,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,515 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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V41 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V41 DVM, 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 V41 DVM registered?

V41 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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