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V474 DMR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,458 mi
Last recorded90,458 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 DMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,458 miles

cat mount broken

exhaust corroded

n/s front coil spring corroded

noise from poss cambelt area

o/s wiper blade split on the end but still clearing windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cat mount broken

exhaust corroded

n/s front coil spring corroded

noise from poss cambelt area

o/s wiper blade split on the end but still clearing windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,292 miles

both engine mounts worn

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed in 2 places (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both engine mounts worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,275 miles

Exhaust downpipe flexi joint deteriating.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn heavily on inner edge, advise change.

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,695 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,565 miles

n/s sill lip damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s sill lip damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,659 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2009 62,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 59,467 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2008 59,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,014 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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V474 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V474 DMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V474 DMR registered?

V474 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V474 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 DMR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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