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T590 EFJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 EFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,444 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,442 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 77,411 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak regular misfire , lambda reading above 25%. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,191 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components front and rear corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor repaired both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play both front strut top mounts

Fail 27 May 2020 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white and lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and covered in body filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and previous patch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front suspension top mountings have movement when jacked up

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Nearside floor pan slight corrosion

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Nearside floor pan slight corrosion

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,076 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated due to age

Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated due to age

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,718 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 52,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,897 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,886 miles

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

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

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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T590 EFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T590 EFJ, 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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T590 EFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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