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T57 JGV

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 JGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 149,081 miles

front wishbone bushs spliting

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2011 143,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 143,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 139,794 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front pads low

ns mirror cracked

osf tyre on 1.6mm

play in nsf top shock mount

water leak engine

Fail 17 Jun 2009 130,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front indicator`s starting too show white light

Brake pipes starting too corrode in places

Front Anti-roll bar bushes cracking

N/S/F Tyre at 1.6mm

N/S/R Wheel slight buckle inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F C.V boot slight split

O/S/F lower arm rear bust starting too separate

O/S/R flexie ferrul`s corroded

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PAS belt Noisy on lock

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode on edges

Rear Reg starting too separate

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,469 miles

Both front indicator`s starting too show white light

Brake pipes starting too corrode in places

Front Anti-roll bar bushes cracking

N/S/F Tyre at 1.6mm

N/S/R Wheel slight buckle inner edge

O/S/F C.V boot slight split

O/S/F lower arm rear bust starting too separate

O/S/R flexie ferrul`s corroded

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm

PAS belt Noisy on lock

Rear Disc`s starting too corrode on edges

Rear Reg starting too separate

Wipers starting too striek

Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 110,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

osr tyre worn on edge

rear discs corroded

rear shocks weak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 171,170 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 107,160 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 102,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,788 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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T57 JGV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T57 JGV, 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 T57 JGV registered?

T57 JGV is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T57 JGV safe to buy?

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