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T48 LBL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 LBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,137 miles

rally car

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,957 miles

Vehicle is a competition car

Pass 29 May 2020 118,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,442 miles

competition car

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 114,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,068 miles

fitted with mud and snow rally tyres but do not have nhs on side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,929 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general corrosion to rear of floorpan.

os inner cv gaiter missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,929 miles

general corrosion to rear of floorpan.

os inner cv gaiter missing

Pass 16 Feb 2008 93,812 miles

os inner cv gaiter missing.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,281 miles

acceptable amount of lift in front suspension top mountings

Fail 11 Feb 2006 74,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 74,704 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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T48 LBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T48 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T48 LBL registered?

T48 LBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T48 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 LBL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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