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V551 DLA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 DLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2012 123,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 114,728 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 114,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,817 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 101,817 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,587 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 bumper insecure

front number plate broken

front o/s headlamp lense broken

r/o/s tyre on legal limit an, worn on in side and out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,845 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 55,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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V551 DLA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V551 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 V551 DLA registered?

V551 DLA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V551 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 DLA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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