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AE51 ZVM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,259 mi
Last recorded100,259 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,259 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,147 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,613 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,477 miles

Front both tyres worn on both edges

Nearside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front both tyres worn on both edges

Nearside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 94,120 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 94,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,266 miles

ENGINE K LIGHT STAYING ON

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,689 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 87,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 85,558 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 85,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,281 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear in front anti-roll bar lower arm bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,249 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear in front anti-roll bar lower arm bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf door mirror glass missing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,469 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

some perrishing o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,417 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

some perrishing o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZVM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

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

Is AE51 ZVM safe to buy?

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