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AE51 GXW

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,920 mi
Last recorded109,920 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,920 miles

Chip in screen in zone B,

Clutch pedal operation is noisey,

Nearside front indicator is slightly white,

Offside front brake pipe is corroding,

Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,920 miles

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

Chip in screen in zone B,

Clutch pedal operation is noisey,

Has very little reserve handbrake travel,

Nearside front indicator is slightly white,

Offside front brake pipe is corroding,

Screw in nearside rear tyre,

Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,163 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 106,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,977 miles

o/s/r tyre lightly perished and stepping on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2011 98,977 miles

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

o/s/r tyre lightly perished and stepping on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,360 miles

child seats fitted to rear

o/s/f wiper blade split

oil staining on block and sump

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe joint

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,005 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats

front brake disks inner faces appear slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,550 miles

Bonnet catch is tight.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight oil leak from sump gasket.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 83,258 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,192 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 GXW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AE51 GXW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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