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V774 DCW

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

68,867 mi
Last recorded68,867 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 DCW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front (o/s - n/s) Tyres perished/cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front o/s - n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (o/s - n/s) front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (slight corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,253 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,851 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,631 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,319 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,319 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,205 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 30,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,156 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

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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V774 DCW 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 V774 DCW, 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 V774 DCW registered?

V774 DCW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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