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AE51 GYW

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,791 mi
Last recorded244,791 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 244,791 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 244,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

EML ON

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 233,855 miles

Both Front Tyres Low On Inner Edges

Coolant Leak

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 224,311 miles

corrosion n/s bottom door sill

o/s bottom door sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2014 224,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion n/s bottom door sill

o/s bottom door sill damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2013 216,429 miles

Oil leak

heavy damage on rear bumper

ns mirror broken

Fail 23 Aug 2013 216,429 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

heavy damage on rear bumper

ns mirror broken

Pass 14 Sep 2012 204,730 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 204,722 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 192,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 185,123 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 165,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 146,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 146,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 125,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 81,285 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 GYW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

AE51 GYW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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