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AO51 AYM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AYM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,562 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,388 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,858 miles

windscreen has been polished and is only just acceptable

Fail 31 Aug 2007 45,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in very poor condition

rear no' plate faded

rear radius arm bushes perished and weak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,894 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres low on tread

Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

front tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,443 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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AO51 AYM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO51 AYM, 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 AO51 AYM registered?

AO51 AYM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AO51 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AYM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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