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V531 DSS

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DSS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 63,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 59,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 47,309 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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V531 DSS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V531 DSS, 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

How do I check the history of V531 DSS?

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What year was V531 DSS registered?

V531 DSS is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V531 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V531 DSS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V531 DSS have outstanding finance?

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