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V808 PCX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,087 mi
Last recorded86,087 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 PCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,087 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)

all brake hose ferules corroded

corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake hose ferules corroded

corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

the exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,453 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to collapse

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f wiper torn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to collapse

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f wiper torn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,582 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside top sill corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside top sill corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,123 miles

slight movement in rear sub frame front bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,328 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 38,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroded and repaired

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,624 miles

rear silencer corroded and repaired

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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V808 PCX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V808 PCX, 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 V808 PCX registered?

V808 PCX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V808 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 PCX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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