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T513 RFW

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 RFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 116,224 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mouting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mouting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 111,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,027 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 102,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 96,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,694 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,300 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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T513 RFW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T513 RFW, 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

How do I check the history of T513 RFW?

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What year was T513 RFW registered?

T513 RFW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T513 RFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T513 RFW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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