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T451 TVM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 TVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 103,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 94,367 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on edges(step tread tyre)

Pass 27 May 2010 94,367 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on edges(step tread tyre)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,237 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2009 94,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,738 miles

Dipstick holder broken

Drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Engine oil overfilled

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering belt slack. Advise rectified

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Right horn switch on steering wheel not working

Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,654 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Dipstick holder broken

Drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Engine oil overfilled by large amount

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering belt slack. Advise rectified

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,652 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 73,652 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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T451 TVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T451 TVM, 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 T451 TVM registered?

T451 TVM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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