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T219 ERA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT219 ERA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt slow to return

noise at rear wheel when spun

rear springs rusty

slight play in ball joints

slight play in steering

slight play n/s/r wheel

under side rusty

washers blocked slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

drivers seat belt slow to return

noise at rear wheel when spun

rear springs rusty

slight play in ball joints

slight play in steering

slight play n/s/r wheel

under side rusty

washers blocked slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch stiff

n/s/r brake slightly down

no plates damaged

rear tyre scuffed

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,432 miles

clutch stiff

n/s/r brake slightly down

no plates damaged

rear tyre scuffed

Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,614 miles

lift in front struts

rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2009 90,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lift in front struts

rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,507 miles

floor corroded n/s

n/s/r brake effort low

play in both front strutts

Fail 12 Aug 2008 83,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

floor corroded n/s

n/s/r brake effort low

play in both front strutts

Pass 25 Aug 2007 78,353 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 78,245 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,495 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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T219 ERA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T219 ERA, 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 T219 ERA registered?

T219 ERA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is T219 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T219 ERA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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