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V720 FDL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 FDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes,, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer, corroded, and minor leak,, recommend check (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear,, recommend check (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

drivers window mech,, n/s

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,437 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 53,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. 175/65x13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,091 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 52,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,722 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,715 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70x13 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70x13 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/70x13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and heavily perished on sidewalls, but no ply or cord visible at this time. 175/70x13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,563 miles

All tyres slightly worn, rear tyres HEAVILY perished. 175/70x13

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 48,563 miles

All tyres slightly worn, rear tyres HEAVILY perished. 175/70x13

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,647 miles

All tyres beginning to wear low and rear tyres begining to perish on sidewalls

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,439 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,822 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,275 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,588 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,498 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 29,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,247 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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V720 FDL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V720 FDL, 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 V720 FDL registered?

V720 FDL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V720 FDL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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