MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Filthy vehicle presented for test
Offside mirror trim cover missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Dirty vehicle presented for test
Exhaust centre silencer knocking floor bracket
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dirty vehicle presented for test
Exhaust centre silencer knocking floor bracket
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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V550 DLA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V550 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 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 V550 DLA registered?
V550 DLA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V550 DLA safe to buy?
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