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V725 VBD

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,937 mi
Last recorded35,937 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 35,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front shock absorbers have no damping effect

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,939 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 35,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,938 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 35,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,937 miles

Heavy surface corrosion at nearside outer sill.

Heavy surface corrosion at offside outer sill.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not holed.

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,042 miles

Exhaust rear silencer getting corroded along seam areas

Outer sills getting abit corroded in places

Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,040 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake fluid level at reservior low and almost ON MINIMUM limit

Exhaust rear silencer getting corroded along seam areas

Outer sills getting abit corroded in places

Pass 30 Jul 2011 32,727 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 24,552 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,552 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,044 miles

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

rear no; plate fading

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,189 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,189 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

front brakes binding slightly

handbrake travel high

rear no;plate fading

slight noise n/s/f hub area possable cv joint

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,281 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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V725 VBD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V725 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 V725 VBD registered?

V725 VBD is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V725 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 VBD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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