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T596 ARU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,053 mi
Last recorded41,053 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 41,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 40,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 40,288 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 39,816 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 38,516 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 38,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,997 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 29,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2009 26,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,566 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 16,356 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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T596 ARU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T596 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T596 ARU?

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What year was T596 ARU registered?

T596 ARU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 1999.

Is T596 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T596 ARU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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