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S48 BWL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,590 mi
Last recorded43,590 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 BWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 40,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 34,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 30,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 28,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 28,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint of centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 26,615 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 25,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 23,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 23,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,752 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,532 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 21,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,918 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 20,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,944 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,928 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,704 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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S48 BWL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S48 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S48 BWL registered?

S48 BWL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S48 BWL safe to buy?

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