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AE51 XFK

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XFK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,412 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,956 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 94,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,748 miles

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 73,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 54,080 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 XFK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

AE51 XFK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AE51 XFK safe to buy?

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