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AE51 ADV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,977 mi
Last recorded130,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 130,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,250 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 128,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 111,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 104,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside of front screen swept area scored slightly by wipers sweep

Offside font suspension lower arm rear bush starting to separate slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 95,252 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer sill damaged slightly at rear and starting to rust

Fail 28 Jul 2006 91,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,515 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE51 ADV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 70,200 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 AE51 ADV, 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 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 ADV?

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What year was AE51 ADV registered?

AE51 ADV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ADV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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