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AE51 AEV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,676 mi
Last recorded81,676 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,676 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 81,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault epc light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,750 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 79,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,018 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,458 miles

marks on body and wheels

oil on engine

rear tyres worn unevenly & cracking in treads

various suspention componants corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,457 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads getting low

front tyres cracked and splitting

marks on body and wheels

oil on engine

various suspention componants corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

air conditioning radiator damaged

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

air conditioning radiator damaged

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,184 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,672 miles

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

n//s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 AEV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE51 AEV, 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.

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What year was AE51 AEV registered?

AE51 AEV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AE51 AEV safe to buy?

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