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AE51 ZWU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,169 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/ perished

Nearside outer cv boot slightly twisted and deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2018 107,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 105,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 104,376 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer cover deterioated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,752 miles

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

oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,875 miles

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

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

OSF tyre low on edges

Oil leak

damage to NSF sill

engine oil on the minimum

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,703 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,552 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,025 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 73,280 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,005 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 ZWU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 ZWU registered?

AE51 ZWU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZWU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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