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V705 DGC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 185/60/r14-82H

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,984 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,984 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/r tyre is cut slighty damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2011 53,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/r tyre is cut slighty damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2010 51,413 miles

Clutch poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Poor starting

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,413 miles

Clutch poor

Poor starting

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,135 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly perished

Noise from steering when turning

Slight grease around nearside cv gaiter clip

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,043 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,873 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,869 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all indicator bulbs faded

front number plate cracked(just acceptable)

n/s outer driveshaft gaitor moist(just acceptable)

n/s/f top shock absorber mount worn(just acceptable)

o/s/r top door hinge loose

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 42,778 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s outer gaitor clip moist

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished and moist

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Oct 2005 38,548 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 38,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 38,485 miles

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

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

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

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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V705 DGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V705 DGC, 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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V705 DGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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