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T257 LEC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 LEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,795 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,683 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,646 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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T257 LEC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T257 LEC, 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

How do I check the history of T257 LEC?

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What year was T257 LEC registered?

T257 LEC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T257 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 LEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T257 LEC have outstanding finance?

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