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V713 TVY

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

190,859 mi
Last recorded190,859 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 TVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 190,859 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

front sidelights dim

Fail 12 Oct 2011 190,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front sidelights dim

Fail 14 Sep 2010 167,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/rear wheel damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 167,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear wheel damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2010 167,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear wheel damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 157,980 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 157,980 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre low air pressure

Pass 22 Nov 2008 151,070 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 151,070 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 147,399 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 138,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 138,465 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V713 TVY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 V713 TVY, 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 V713 TVY registered?

V713 TVY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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