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AE51 XFL

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,823 miles

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer missing

exhaust system poorly supported

Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer missing

exhaust system poorly supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 133,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,561 miles

radiator security

Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,561 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

radiator security

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,568 miles

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

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

off side front tyre wall damaged & perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 101,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 34,569 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 34,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

lowered suspension springs fitted to vehical at time of test.

two nail's in offside rear tyre!

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 XFL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

AE51 XFL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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