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V521 DLA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 DLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,867 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,779 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,269 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,035 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,035 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,899 miles

Central Exhaust system starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured

Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,899 miles

Central Exhaust system starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly disfigured

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,794 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,145 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly disfigured

offisde rear tyre slightly disfigured

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre slighly disfigured

offside rear tyre slighly disfigured

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,912 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,476 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 51,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 49,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,635 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,752 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,105 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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V521 DLA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 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 V521 DLA, 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 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V521 DLA registered?

V521 DLA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V521 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 DLA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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