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T516 JYC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 JYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,878 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 64,197 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,990 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 41,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,651 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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T516 JYC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T516 JYC, 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 T516 JYC registered?

T516 JYC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T516 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T516 JYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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