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V879 DBJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 DBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 115,324 miles

off side front brake pipe corroded. all four tyres close to the legal limit. near side rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,291 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 5 Oct 2009 99,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres 185/60R14 rear tyres 185/65R14

n/s/r side light 1 of 2 bulbs not working but still meets pass criteria

Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres 185/60R14 rear tyres 185/65R14

n/s/r side light 1 of 2 bulbs not working but still meets pass criteria

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,552 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,632 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 13,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,146 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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V879 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V879 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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What year was V879 DBJ registered?

V879 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V879 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 DBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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