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V420 DFX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,644 mi
Last recorded48,644 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 DFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,313 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,315 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,315 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,343 miles

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

O/S/R inner tail light not working

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,063 miles

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

O/S/R Inner position light not working

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,061 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S/R Inner position light not working

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,833 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,002 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,170 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,513 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 28,293 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,707 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,950 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,112 miles

both front tyres wearing close to 1.6mm limit

front brake pads wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,861 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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V420 DFX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V420 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 V420 DFX registered?

V420 DFX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V420 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 DFX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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