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T994 JBU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,419 mi
Last recorded105,419 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 105,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 96,077 miles

Coolant leak level also low ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,065 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,343 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,592 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,002 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,576 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight lift in top suspension mounting bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,886 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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T994 JBU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T994 JBU, 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 T994 JBU registered?

T994 JBU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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