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AE51 ZWW

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 111,797 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,364 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,364 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,385 miles

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

advise a full brake check

advise drivers door handle broken

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f 185/60/14 tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise a full brake check

advise drivers door handle broken

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f 185/60/14 tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,301 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,301 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 67,988 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,971 miles

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

advise front pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 47,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,089 miles

Both o.s.f and n.s.f wiper blades split but still clearing screen effectively.

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 ZWW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

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

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