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V49 VVV

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,090 mi
Last recorded153,090 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 VVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 2 Mar 2016 153,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Mar 2015 152,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

both front seatbelt retracting mech's weak

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering wheel cover removed as it slips round when turning steering wheel

Fail 4 Mar 2015 152,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

both front seatbelt retracting mech's weak

general corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering wheel cover removed as it slips round when turning steering wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2014 152,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 151,423 miles

dipstick tube is broken

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Mar 2013 151,416 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

dipstick tube is broken

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 147,971 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 147,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 141,526 miles

n/s front flexey twisted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 127,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Mar 2008 127,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Dec 2006 15,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 115,454 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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V49 VVV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V49 VVV, 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 V49 VVV registered?

V49 VVV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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