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V542 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 125,805 miles

The engine rad- is loose.

The nearside wheeh hub has some play.

The offside front brake has some run out.

The reawiper is missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 125,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The engine rad- is loose.

The nearside wheeh hub has some play.

The offside front brake has some run out.

The reawiper is missing.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 106,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 106,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,184 miles

rear wiper blade u/s gearbox oil leak both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded some play both rear wheel bearings n/s/f tyre coming close to limit andside wall cracking some movement both front head light mtg brackets

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade u/s gearbox oil leak both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded some play both rear wheel bearings n/s/f tyre coming close to limit andside wall cracking some movement both front head light mtg brackets

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,840 miles

low in oil

nearside rear outer sill damage

Fail 15 Oct 2007 75,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low in oil

nearside rear outer sill damage

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,885 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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V542 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V542 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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V542 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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