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T897 MKE

1999 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 MKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,637 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,637 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,883 miles

all tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges

non std exhaust fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fitted with non-standard noisey exhaust

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside becoming corroded - brake pipes / suspension parts etc

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,188 miles

non std exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,151 miles

exhaust not std

Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,150 miles

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

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

exhaust not std

Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 58,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T897 MKE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T897 MKE, 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 T897 MKE registered?

T897 MKE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T897 MKE safe to buy?

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