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V524 DMR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 DMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,658 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 96,658 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 75,582 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

S.R.S light on

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,114 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,114 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,220 miles

exhaust rattle requires attn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,760 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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V524 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V524 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.

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What year was V524 DMR registered?

V524 DMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V524 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 DMR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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