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S37 TBL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 TBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,821 miles

both rear wheel binding to limit

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 115,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit 185/60/14

n/s/f tyre low on edges (change soon)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,504 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

front tyres worn on outer edges

off side rear tyre 2mm 185/60/14

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,710 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm off side rear 3mm 185/60/14

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

o/s/f inner tyre very much onlimit

Pass 2 Mar 2015 79,073 miles

floors corroding, not see front inner brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,958 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 60,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,431 miles

rear floors corroded, nsf shocker damp, both rear tyres getting low edges, ns image poor

Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,420 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,632 miles

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

o/s/r damged amd rear bumper marked, rev light not working, n/s/f bumper marked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,632 miles

o/s/r damged amd rear bumper marked, rev light not working, n/s/f bumper marked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,675 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bands.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,552 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CRACK AROUND REAR EXHAUST BOX

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,821 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 33,234 miles

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

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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S37 TBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S37 TBL, 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 S37 TBL registered?

S37 TBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S37 TBL safe to buy?

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