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T379 LGA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT379 LGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2015 129,872 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs are corroded

o/s/r chassis is corroded

rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,868 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres are on legal limit

Fail 5 Mar 2014 129,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front & o/s/r tyres are on legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2013 125,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 125,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 121,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 121,544 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 116,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front wipers split although clear screen

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Feb 2009 106,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 106,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 102,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 97,573 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 977,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 79,288 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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T379 LGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T379 LGA, 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 T379 LGA registered?

T379 LGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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