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V565 FLN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,497 mi
Last recorded178,497 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 FLN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 178,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 14 May 2013 178,497 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber is missing

nearside rear tyre is worn inner & outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 170,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 15 May 2012 170,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 6 May 2011 160,826 miles

Rear bumper insecure

run out in offside front brake

Fail 6 May 2011 160,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear bumper is loose

Pass 30 Apr 2010 150,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 142,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers seat is slightly lose

Pass 1 May 2008 136,120 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 136,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2008 136,120 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2008 134,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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V565 FLN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V565 FLN, 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 V565 FLN registered?

V565 FLN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V565 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 FLN shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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