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V511 DMR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,107 mi
Last recorded124,107 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 DMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,107 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 124,107 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements bo9th registration plates (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 122,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 117,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,000 miles

brake pipes greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,309 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 86,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,503 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,162 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disks slightly worn

rear disks slightly scored & worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,217 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 42,884 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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V511 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V511 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 V511 DMR registered?

V511 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V511 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V511 DMR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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