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V598 DYD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 DYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 121,115 miles

ware in drivers seat mount

Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,115 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ware in front seat mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,791 miles

airbag warning lamp on

ware to front seat mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2012 120,791 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

ware to front seat mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,216 miles

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

ware to front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2011 120,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

ware to front brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2010 119,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 119,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

ware to o/s fron tyre inner edge advise change

Pass 7 Apr 2009 118,541 miles

185/60/14 n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes slightly seperating

handbrake high and slightly slack

movement in n/s/f upper attachment

o/s/f indicator starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and perishing slightly

object in n/s/r tyre

slight movement in o/s/f upper attachment

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

185/60/14 n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes slightly seperating

handbrake high and slightly slack

movement in n/s/f upper attachment

o/s/f indicator starting to discolour

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s/r tyre approaching limit and perishing slightly

object in n/s/r tyre

slight movement in o/s/f upper attachment

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2009 118,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 111,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 101,917 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 84,214 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 84,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V598 DYD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 V598 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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What year was V598 DYD registered?

V598 DYD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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