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AE51 ZBN

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,721 miles

both rear inner tyre walls cracking

front brake discs corroded

front subframe and rear axle heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner tyre walls cracking

front brake discs corroded

front subframe and rear axle heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,989 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on faces

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

rear wiper split

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight imbalance front brake application

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,042 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrossion both front inner wing strut top mounting turrets

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrossion both front inner wing strut top mounting turrets

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,045 miles

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at load sensor valve

slight corrossion nearside front b rake pipe

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked at fixing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,589 miles

front number plate cracked at fixing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion nearside rear brake pipe

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,837 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,816 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,893 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 34,880 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,452 miles

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

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

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

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 ZBN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 ZBN registered?

AE51 ZBN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZBN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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