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T809 YDU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 YDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,570 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

floor in rusty condition

front tyres only just passed MOT at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2011 91,962 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

floor in rusty condition

front tyres only just passed MOT at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,615 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

floor starting to rust

Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,330 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 46,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T809 YDU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T809 YDU, 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 T809 YDU registered?

T809 YDU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is T809 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T809 YDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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