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S583 TOV

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 TOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 81,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 77,256 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,129 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 71,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 82H EVENT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r14 EVENT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,299 miles

Brake lexis slightly perished

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,236 miles

x2 rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,603 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,777 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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S583 TOV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S583 TOV, 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 S583 TOV registered?

S583 TOV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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