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T159 BHY

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,387 mi
Last recorded42,387 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 BHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,387 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut and inner tread is wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,814 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 36,814 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam plug loose (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,129 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,424 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

baffels loose in rear exhaust box

n/s wiper blade split

slight corrosion to o/s/r floor

slight damage to n/s/r floor

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

damage to n/s/r floor pan

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2014 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

damage to n/s/r floor pan

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,716 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to shockers

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2013 30,716 miles

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

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

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to shockers

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 30,283 miles

slight wear front strut top mountings

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,329 miles

nearside rear floor has accident damage

Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,248 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,975 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,244 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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T159 BHY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T159 BHY, 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 T159 BHY registered?

T159 BHY is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T159 BHY safe to buy?

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