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T252 RCE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,442 mi
Last recorded122,442 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 RCE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,442 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 118,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,803 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,302 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 100,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 94,514 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 89,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,193 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,080 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,760 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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T252 RCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T252 RCE, 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 T252 RCE registered?

T252 RCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T252 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 RCE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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