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T866 VUM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 VUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside floor pan rusty but not holed

Nearside floor plan rusty but not holed

catalytic converter is rattling

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,738 miles

center and rear exhaust rusty and getting weak

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,402 miles

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings has slight free play

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2013 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings has slight free play

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,711 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f top shock absorbers mounts has play

n/s/r o/s/r top shock absorbers mounts has play

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings slack

o/ floor pan rusty but not holed

o/s wiper blade fitted wrong way

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre side wall persihed

Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,711 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f top shock absorbers mounts has play

n/s/r o/s/r top shock absorbers mounts has play

n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings slack

o/ floor pan rusty but not holed

o/s wiper blade fitted wrong way

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre side wall persihed

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

strong advise nearside rear tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 11 May 2009 19,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 13,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,827 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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T866 VUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T866 VUM, 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

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What year was T866 VUM registered?

T866 VUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T866 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T866 VUM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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