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T54 KGT

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 KGT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,348 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 86,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner tread and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner tread and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing outer cv boot split badly grease all over osf suspension and breaks (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating grease on disc and pads from outer cv boot (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure close to legal limit and perishing badly on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to legal limit and pering badly on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner tread and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on inner tread and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,614 miles

All Tyres Heavily Damaged/Cracked/Perished - Advise Replacement

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake Pipes Greased

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,636 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,274 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 79,272 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,662 miles

front tyres slighty perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,302 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,773 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,874 miles

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

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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T54 KGT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T54 KGT, 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 T54 KGT registered?

T54 KGT is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T54 KGT safe to buy?

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