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AE51 ZVR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,686 mi
Last recorded128,686 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 128,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 11 Jul 2012 128,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Jul 2012 128,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Advise:- Engine management light on. Engine misfiring. Overheat light came on during emissions test.

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,432 miles

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIper blades sightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jun 2011 121,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn in inside edge.

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WIper blades sightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,077 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,343 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal stiff

front wipers worn

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2009 107,343 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal stiff

front wipers worn

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2008 94,467 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 94,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 54,946 miles

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 ZVR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

Is AE51 ZVR safe to buy?

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