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T378 SMR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,546 mi
Last recorded174,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 SMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 174,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 173,269 miles

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted x2. unable to check boot floor due to tools

Pass 21 Apr 2015 162,065 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 153,292 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 153,292 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 147,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 142,070 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door handle is missing but still can be opened

steering rack is covered in oil but no leak from steering rack found

Fail 19 Nov 2010 142,070 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f door handle is missing but still can be opened

steering rack is covered in oil but no leak from steering rack found

Fail 5 Aug 2010 142,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 138,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 131,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 122,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 122,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 107,432 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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T378 SMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T378 SMR, 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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T378 SMR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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