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T276 EUA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,138 mi
Last recorded136,138 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 EUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,138 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front dampers rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2014 136,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front dampers rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,697 miles

all coil springs rusty

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise

coolant low

inspection light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sump rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2013 128,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

all coil springs rusty

both rear wheel bearings have slight play and noise

coolant low

inspection light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

sump rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 124,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,660 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 116,644 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 106,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 106,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,813 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 100,813 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,885 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 78,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,134 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 58,905 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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T276 EUA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T276 EUA, 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 T276 EUA registered?

T276 EUA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T276 EUA safe to buy?

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