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V42 DVM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 DVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen has scratches on it but not seriously effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,533 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2010 80,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 64,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 64,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,474 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V42 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V42 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 V42 DVM registered?

V42 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V42 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 DVM shows 9 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.

Does V42 DVM have outstanding finance?

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