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V513 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

94,712 mi
Last recorded94,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,712 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 94,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are close to wear indicators.

offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 94,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BORDERLINE IN PLACES

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,639 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 86,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to b ack brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2011 86,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to b ack brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front springs loose when jacked up

Fail 15 Dec 2009 83,064 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front springs loose when jacked up

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,755 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Exhaust centre section corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded(surface corrosion)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,713 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2006 63,455 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on all brake pipes

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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V513 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V513 DBB, 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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V513 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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