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AO51 DLX

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,847 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on edge

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,275 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear arches corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,568 miles

front brake pads worn thin

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,688 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,950 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,502 miles

NSR & NSF tyres cracked on sidewalls

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 21,463 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 21,463 miles

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

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 DLX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO51 DLX, 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 AO51 DLX registered?

AO51 DLX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is AO51 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 DLX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO51 DLX have outstanding finance?

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