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AE51 ZVX

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,376 mi
Last recorded150,376 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 150,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,010 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner edges worn

oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2015 137,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner edges worn

oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2014 123,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 123,940 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 111,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,628 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 62,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,868 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,465 miles

185/60HR14 tyres on vehicle. Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

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

Nearside rear lamp unit is damaged.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,265 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 28,761 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 ZVX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

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