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V83 DBU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,420 mi
Last recorded38,420 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,420 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 33,714 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,269 miles

Slight cut to nearside front tyre valve / Slight play to both front suspension top mounts / Brake load valve showing early signs of siezing / Brake pipes are showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,931 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion / Rear of floor pan has early signs or corrossion / Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,978 miles

OFFSIDE RRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON IN NER EDGE/BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE AGE RELATED CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS/EARLY SIGNS OF CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,634 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES/ EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODING BUT SOLID

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,784 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 14,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,473 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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V83 DBU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V83 DBU, 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 V83 DBU registered?

V83 DBU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V83 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V83 DBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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