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T474 RDL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,477 mi
Last recorded91,477 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT474 RDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,477 miles

excess free travel in handbrake lever

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,572 miles

all over body damage

front flexies perished

front rear number plate poor condition

play at rear bearings

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,572 miles

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

all over body damage

front flexies perished

front rear number plate poor condition

play at rear bearings

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,655 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 75,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged

front of car damaged

play in both front top shock mountings

rear number plate water damaged

rear of car damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 72,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,381 miles

rear exhaust corroded. †offside front tyre worn at inner edge. †unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 8 Mar 2006 65,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded. †offside front tyre worn at inner edge. †unable to measure brake pads.

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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T474 RDL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T474 RDL, 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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T474 RDL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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