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V770 DDY

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,943 mi
Last recorded108,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 DDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 108,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine burning oil

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,835 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 98,823 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,033 miles

cuts in osr tyre tread

front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2009 91,338 miles

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

cuts in osr tyre tread

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,620 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 70,620 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V770 DDY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V770 DDY, 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 V770 DDY registered?

V770 DDY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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