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T438 KFH

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 KFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 106,853 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 102,737 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT-TOP MOUNTS WORN.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/F TYRE-WALL DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.

Fail 3 May 2011 102,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.OIL/COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MIN.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT-TOP MOUNTS WORN.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.N/S/F TYRE-WALL DAMAGE/EDGE WORN.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,333 miles

carbon monoxide emmisions only just within limits

offside mirror glass has minor damage ..front seatbelts are slow to retract ...minor condensation within nearside headlamp ,,,nearside front sidelsamp a bit dim

Fail 31 Mar 2010 97,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery cable to earth is broken

carbon monoxide emmisions only just within limits

offside mirror glass has minor damage ..front seatbelts are slow to retract ...minor condensation within nearside headlamp ,,,nearside front sidelsamp a bit dim

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,947 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,305 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 78,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,660 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,660 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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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T438 KFH is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T438 KFH, 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 T438 KFH registered?

T438 KFH is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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