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T253 FAP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 FAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 93,570 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 87,453 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2012 87,453 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 82,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,633 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T253 FAP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T253 FAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T253 FAP registered?

T253 FAP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T253 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 FAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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