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T553 REL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,209 mi
Last recorded119,209 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 REL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 119,209 miles

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

all pipes not checked

covers over sills

Fail 13 Mar 2014 119,206 miles

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

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

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

all pipes not checked

covers over sills

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2012 113,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,049 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 104,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,665 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,021 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 65,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 61,523 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes are starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2005 54,685 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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T553 REL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T553 REL, 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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T553 REL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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