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T490 UAA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 UAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 144,566 miles

Front bumper loose but not likely to fall off

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged but secured

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 135,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 135,209 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 126,018 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 112,414 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front bumper insecure

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 May 2016 112,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

front bumper insecure

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 May 2015 97,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,049 miles

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 3 May 2013 66,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 66,415 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,299 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

air bag light on with engine running

both fron headlamp aim patterns faint

corrosion to nearside front lower floorpan

offside and nearside front tyres worn & cracked in sidewalls

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2012 60,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

air bag light on with engine running

both fron headlamp aim patterns faint

corrosion to nearside front lower floorpan

offside and nearside front tyres worn & cracked in sidewalls

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2011 56,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,973 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,701 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T490 UAA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T490 UAA, 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 T490 UAA registered?

T490 UAA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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