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AE51 GXP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,616 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 111,774 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,066 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal soft

exhaust center joint blowing

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

various oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 36,617 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 GXP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GXP, 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

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What year was AE51 GXP registered?

AE51 GXP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AE51 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GXP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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