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S544 LBT

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,789 mi
Last recorded45,789 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 LBT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 45,789 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyres worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyres worn.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,432 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (both) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2019 37,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (both) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,189 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,548 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,971 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,567 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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S544 LBT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S544 LBT, 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 S544 LBT registered?

S544 LBT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S544 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 LBT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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