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AE51 KXN

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 KXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,364 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 130,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Unable to obtain emission sample due to excessive exhaust leak.Not tested.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 127,328 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

near side rear brake starting to bind

Fail 25 Feb 2014 127,328 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

near side rear brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,293 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 119,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 109,296 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 109,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,138 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 103,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 85,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,973 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 79,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 72,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KXN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

AE51 KXN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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