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AE51 KYR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,932 miles

n/s front brake pipe getting poor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,135 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,317 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 58,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,815 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,308 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,308 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,157 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,961 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,326 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,528 miles

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

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

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 KYR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

AE51 KYR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is AE51 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 KYR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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