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AE51 ZWA

2001 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,366 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 123,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear door does not open from the inside

offside rear tyre out of shape on the inner edge,cracked and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 102,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 97,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,543 miles

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

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

engine oil verry low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,907 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 87,870 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,118 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,114 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,157 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,093 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 ZWA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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