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T679 JVX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,225 mi
Last recorded68,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 JVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,225 miles

minor leak front exhaust / manifold

Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,224 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

minor leak front exhaust / manifold

Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 20 Aug 2011 54,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both driveshafts corroding

both front shock absorber dust covers split

minor paintwork damage

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2011 54,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both driveshafts corroding

both front shock absorber dust covers split

minor paintwork damage

rear wiper blade split

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,398 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

chips in front windscreen just outside of zone A

minor exhaust blow at joint centre and rear

nearside and offside front driveshafts corroding

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,398 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

chips in front windscreen just outside of zone A

minor exhaust blow at joint centre and rear

nearside and offside front driveshafts corroding

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in centre of nearside front tyre and tread on 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in centre of nearside front tyre and tread on 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside front door check strap insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside front door check strap insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 50,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,436 miles

lift in both front strut mounts

nail o/s/r tyre- o/s/r tyre wall perishing- flat spot o/s/r tyre

rear underside of vehicle undersealed- signs of vehicle repair

slight crack front screen

slight petrol smell under bonnet(engine cover fitted-not able to fully inspect fuel system)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to back boc joint blowing

slight movement in front wishbone bushes

slight play in front top mounts

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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T679 JVX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 T679 JVX, 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 T679 JVX registered?

T679 JVX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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