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T957 JNC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 JNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,669 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 134,669 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front door check strap insecure

rear exhaust blowing where it joins center pipe

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 132,256 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by fuel pipes (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front door check strap insecure

rear exhaust blowing where it joins center pipe

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 129,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all road springs corroded

blow from exhaust

front and rear no plate damaged

front cross member mount corroded

front discs corroded

front wheels binding slightly

hand brake high

o/s/f floor corroded (subframe mount)

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,072 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all road springs corroded

blow from exhaust

front and rear no plate damaged

front cross member mount corroded

front discs corroded

front wheels binding slightly

hand brake high

o/s/f floor corroded (subframe mount)

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2013 123,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Nov 2013 123,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Oct 2012 121,412 miles

both front indecators showing slight white light

front discs corroded

front no plate damaged

gear selector shaft leaking

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,113 miles

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

front discs heavily worn

front reg plate damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 120,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front discs heavily worn

front reg plate damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,324 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 112,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 101,674 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 96,870 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/f tyre may not be gone throw.

rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 81,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,480 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 72,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T957 JNC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T957 JNC, 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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T957 JNC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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