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AE51 GXY

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 143,314 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 143,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes greased

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,235 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,320 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes starting to wear

Corrosion starting to become visible on the inner edges of the wheel archs

Pass 11 Aug 2010 120,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 89,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 62,183 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 GXY 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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

AE51 GXY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AE51 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GXY 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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