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V972 DGP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,478 mi
Last recorded50,478 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 DGP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,478 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 50,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,850 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

Engine cover fitted

Front number plate damaged

Offside front tyre worn seriously on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 49,850 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Clutch pedal stiff

Engine cover fitted

Front number plate damaged

Offside front tyre worn seriously on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,052 miles

Clutch pedal stiff to depress

Drivers internal door handle broken, can still be opened and closed

Engine cover fitted

Front number plate damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front wing has been filled

Offside front wing mirror glass damaged

Slight oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,985 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,679 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

OSF wheel arch is corroded/holed

Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,681 miles

Electrical wiring insecure alternator-starter motor live wire , detatched and resting on drive shaft - have rescured wiring loom (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

OSF wheel arch is corroded/holed

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,764 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,727 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,543 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisey - handbrake reading low- front lower arm rubbers cracking- driveshafts going rusty- oil leak gearbox area- cltuch very stiff- front brake discs lipped

small stonechip in screen- o/s/f door mirror glass slightly cracked- front number plate cracked- o/s/f tyre waering low- o/s/r tyre cracking- exhaust flexi joint frayed

Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes noisey - handbrake reading low- front lower arm rubbers cracking- driveshafts going rusty- oil leak gearbox area- cltuch very stiff- front brake discs lipped

small stonechip in screen- o/s/f door mirror glass slightly cracked- front number plate cracked- o/s/f tyre waering low- o/s/r tyre cracking- exhaust flexi joint frayed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,907 miles

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

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

both rear tyres preshing!

rear axle bushes preshing!

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,779 miles

rear axle bushes preshing!

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,225 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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V972 DGP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V972 DGP, 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 V972 DGP registered?

V972 DGP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V972 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V972 DGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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