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V872 VRP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 VRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,753 miles

drivers seat side cushion split.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 94,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot cracked.

o/s/f wheel inner rim dammaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,834 miles

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot cracked.

o/s/f wheel inner rim dammaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 91,994 miles

handbrake comes up high but still has reserve.

slight interaction from n/s/r lamp.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 91,994 miles

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

handbrake comes up high but still has reserve.

slight interaction from n/s/r lamp.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,013 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

front number plate cracked

power steering bottle and pump damp

Fail 6 Dec 2008 88,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing.

front number plate cracked

power steering bottle and pump damp

Fail 22 Nov 2008 87,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

front shocks damp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf front flexi statring to bulge and damp poss leak

nsr tyre perished and cracked

power steering bottle and pump damp

underside of car covered in mud brake and suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,618 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 80,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 58,698 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

osr service and handbrake efforts low

small chips in windscreen

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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V872 VRP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V872 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 V872 VRP registered?

V872 VRP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V872 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 VRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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