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AE51 ZVV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,520 mi
Last recorded119,520 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 119,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres perished

eng.man.light on

Pass 12 May 2011 112,055 miles

eng.man light on

Pass 19 May 2010 105,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 98,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 98,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 92,085 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,349 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 91,349 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,746 miles

Clutch system showing signs of wear

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear washer not working

Recommend bonnet catch

Recommend regular oil checks

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,746 miles

Clutch system showing signs of wear

Rear washer not working

Recommend bonnet catch

Recommend regular oil checks

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 67,403 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 ZVV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

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

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