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V56 DVM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,388 mi
Last recorded58,388 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 DVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to steering and suspension parts

slight perishing to front nearside offside and rear nearside tyre treads

Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,761 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,413 miles

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

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,413 miles

rear number plate condition poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,877 miles

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

nearside wiper blade worn and split

rear nearside offside indicator bulbs loosing amber coating

rear number plate condition poor

Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,429 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

fuel filter corroding

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,429 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroding

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V56 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V56 DVM, 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 V56 DVM registered?

V56 DVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V56 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 DVM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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