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V531 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 135,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration burning oil (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow on cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 135,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired load sensor vale spring snapped, and holding together with a cable tie, not acceptable repair (1.1.17 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and Nearside front white (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers on screen and items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to hole in cat, also high smell of fumes while ticking over. Will require an emissions test on re test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat blowing, holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather pipe under bonnet not fitted to air filter housing, smell of fumes and leaking oil (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth lights flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting fully (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth lights flashing (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking from steering gaiters, Offside and Nearside front (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative spring not operating or incorrectly adjusted, load sensor not operating (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade twisted and not fitted correctly, wiper arm scratching screen (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet pull not working, temporary cable tie fitted at front grill

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,397 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 118,397 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 114,803 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 111,582 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,360 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,063 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 93,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 81,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,566 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 73,566 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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V531 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V531 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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V531 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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