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V871 VRP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 VRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,774 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,448 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides bushes/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,756 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush/bearing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides plus both top mounts have play (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge plus deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides plus both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front plus offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,797 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Central Body has slight corrosion floor pan around rubber crommets (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 108,793 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Body has slight corrosion floor pan around rubber crommets (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,732 miles

area of corrosion growth at front floor pan

both exhaust joiner sleeves corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,242 miles

both rear tyres blocking on inner tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,038 miles

play in both front suspension leg upper mounting plates when vehicle jacked at front

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,818 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 55,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,465 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,465 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear tyres beginning to perish

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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V871 VRP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V871 VRP, 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 V871 VRP registered?

V871 VRP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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