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T525 FLJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT525 FLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 139,701 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 127,858 miles

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

ADVISE, slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall.(cracked)

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2013 127,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

ADVISE, HORN SOUNDS WHEN STEERING TURNED.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE AT LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

ADVISE, slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall.(cracked)

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 145,863 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

both rear flexible hoses have corroded ferrules

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 134,560 miles

o/s headlight cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2011 134,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 118,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 102,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 92,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs becoming worn

plastic sill covers fitted unable to see sills properly

Fail 17 May 2007 75,163 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs becoming worn

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 May 2006 67,797 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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T525 FLJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T525 FLJ, 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 T525 FLJ registered?

T525 FLJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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