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AE51 ZVA

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Lpg 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,239 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,208 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 101,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,595 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,190 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,284 miles

GAS Fuel cap device missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,524 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,176 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,689 miles

o/s front tyre on wear bars

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 ZVA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

AE51 ZVA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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