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V980 LVY

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 LVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 142,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT CRACKING.

CLUTCH OPERATION FAULTY.

ENGINE POSSIBLY BURNING OIL.

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED.

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS MISSING.

PARK-BRAKE SYSTEM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS STARTING TO DULL.

REAR TYRES CRACKING AND IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,491 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

various brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Nov 2009 135,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

handbrake lever travel close to limit

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

various brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Nov 2008 128,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 118,550 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 111,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 111,367 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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V980 LVY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V980 LVY, 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 V980 LVY registered?

V980 LVY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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