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V873 DBJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,129 mi
Last recorded133,129 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 DBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 133,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 133,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 123,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2014 123,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2013 115,277 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 111,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2012 111,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front seat mechanism ;small amount of play.

clucth almost slipping.

parking brake lever ;small amount side to side play.

Fail 19 May 2011 104,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front seat mechanism ;small amount of play.

parking brake lever ;small amount side to side play.

Pass 12 May 2010 96,669 miles

bothside front top suspension rubber mounting ,quite significant amount of play.

bothside rear wheel bearings small amount of play.

front tyres are low on pressure.

nearside rear tyre wearing thin.

Pass 28 May 2009 90,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 68,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,178 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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V873 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V873 DBJ, 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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V873 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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