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V701 VBD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,762 mi
Last recorded68,762 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,762 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,266 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,830 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,007 miles

both number plates poor

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,572 miles

n/s rear tyre is poor

Pass 22 Sep 2005 14,566 miles

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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V701 VBD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V701 VBD, 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 V701 VBD registered?

V701 VBD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V701 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V701 VBD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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