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T549 VEW

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 152,601 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 152,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 147,682 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 140,266 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 123,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 111,041 miles

Both side lower arm bushes split.

Front wipers not fully clearing the screen.

N/s/r brake dragging slightly.

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

Slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe near flexi.

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 100,393 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2008 91,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 73,354 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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T549 VEW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T549 VEW, 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 T549 VEW registered?

T549 VEW is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T549 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T549 VEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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