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T129 RMR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,537 mi
Last recorded144,537 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 RMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 144,537 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 144,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 138,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 138,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 134,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 126,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 118,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 118,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged but servicable

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,534 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 110,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,934 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,934 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 89,139 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leval stop lamp section inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,139 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leval stop lamp section inoperative

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,503 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,379 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 64,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,711 miles

rear tyre walls severley perished numberplate lights dull

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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T129 RMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T129 RMR, 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 T129 RMR registered?

T129 RMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T129 RMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 RMR shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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