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T485 JBA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 JBA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components has corrosion including rear wheel arches and both side sills

Pass 27 May 2021 90,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 90,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf and osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 87,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 87,052 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,687 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,243 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 55,482 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,101 miles

both front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,527 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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T485 JBA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T485 JBA, 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 T485 JBA registered?

T485 JBA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T485 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T485 JBA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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