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V588 DYD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,530 mi
Last recorded119,530 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 DYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 119,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 115,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust pipe broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 105,694 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 105,694 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,591 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 102,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,021 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 98,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 93,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in the clip securing it to the body (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,979 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,900 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly warped

Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,538 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,620 miles

clutch pedal heavy and sticking

front wipers starting to smear

lower arm rear bushes perrished

rear washer not working

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,906 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust silencer baffles broken up

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slighty delaminated

Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,096 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres badly faded

offside front indicator faded

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,921 miles

in01 flashing in display

play in front strut tops

rear tyres perishing on sidewall

rear wiper blade split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2005 54,451 miles

front indicators turning white

rear number plate delaminated

rear wiper split

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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V588 DYD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V588 DYD, 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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V588 DYD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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