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AE51 ZWK

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,437 mi
Last recorded53,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,437 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,377 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,194 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2015 49,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Surface rust on subframe

Fail 10 Oct 2014 46,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface rust on subframe

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,942 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,712 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,710 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,666 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,719 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 ZWK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

AE51 ZWK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZWK safe to buy?

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