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AE51 AEX

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 82,243 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,371 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,371 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 35,919 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,576 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 29,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,692 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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AE51 AEX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX?

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What year was AE51 AEX registered?

AE51 AEX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AE51 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AEX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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