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AE51 GXU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,117 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2014 84,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

osf tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,362 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,042 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,047 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 71,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,912 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,142 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 GXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU?

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What year was AE51 GXU registered?

AE51 GXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is AE51 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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