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T731 YHO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,729 mi
Last recorded122,729 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 YHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach inner cords

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach inner cords

nearside front wiper blade slightly to long

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,606 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)

oil light on engine needed 2lts iol

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,606 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

oil light on engine needed 2lts iol

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 100,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 100,993 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish

Nearside and offside front/rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Rattle from front exhaust bracket

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Two stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,383 miles

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

both rack knuckles slight play

both suspension tops slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2008 88,383 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rack knuckles slight play

both suspension tops slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,882 miles

Rear section of exhaust getting rusty

chip in zone 'A' just under 10mm limit

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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T731 YHO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T731 YHO, 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 T731 YHO registered?

T731 YHO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1999.

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