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V944 DRN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 DRN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,687 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 79,376 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,004 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,004 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,865 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside mirror repaired

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2008 65,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside mirror repaired

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,084 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers door miror has repair

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,084 miles

drivers door miror has repair

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,722 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

drivers door mirror repaired not effecting drivers view

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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V944 DRN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V944 DRN, 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 V944 DRN registered?

V944 DRN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V944 DRN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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