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AE51 ZVB

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,606 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 97,606 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front D bush slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement some movement (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorbers week

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,522 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Fail 20 Dec 2012 64,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,769 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 39,692 miles

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

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

nearside raer tyre wall cracked & perisheing up ????

Fail 5 Nov 2007 35,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,472 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,752 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 31,747 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZVB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

AE51 ZVB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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