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V554 DBB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,952 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,952 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,397 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system worn

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,617 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,527 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 53,719 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 39,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,715 miles

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

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

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

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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V554 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V554 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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What year was V554 DBB registered?

V554 DBB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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