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T590 JLE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 JLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front brake starting to bind

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,537 miles

Nearside Front ball joint on limit

Offside wiper smeary

corrosion to floor pan

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,533 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front ball joint on limit

Offside wiper smeary

corrosion to floor pan

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wishbones corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre well perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,438 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wishbones corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre well perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,765 miles

N/S rear number plate bulb holder damaged and needs renewing or securing better

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

both front lower arms rusty

offside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front lower arms rusty

offside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 87,315 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,310 miles

radiator is insecure and resting on the engine.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,190 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,082 miles

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

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

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 JLE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JLE, 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 T590 JLE registered?

T590 JLE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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