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V479 DNC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 DNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight underbody corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,666 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight underbody corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 103,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,717 miles

corrosion started on exhaust centre section

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseats being fitted

scratches in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2013 91,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion started on exhaust centre section

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseats being fitted

scratches in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

light scratches on windscreen

secondary n/s rear side light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,600 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

light scratches on windscreen

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

secondary n/s rear side light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,539 miles

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged

scratchs in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,539 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre damaged

scratchs in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 56,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,011 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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V479 DNC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V479 DNC, 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 V479 DNC registered?

V479 DNC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V479 DNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V479 DNC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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