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AO51 DSV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,835 mi
Last recorded158,835 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 158,835 miles

Battery is loose but still secure. Steering maves when brakes apply and vice versa. Underside of vehicle components has coating of rust. ECP light on not ESC light which is part of the test

Fail 5 Apr 2013 158,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery is loose but still secure. Steering maves when brakes apply and vice versa. Underside of vehicle components has coating of rust. ECP light on not ESC light which is part of the test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 150,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 146,099 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2010 145,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust rusty, repaired and slight leak

engine management light stays on

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside front chassis repaired

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear reverse lamps not working

rear seats/ seatbelts removed

Pass 25 Nov 2009 131,364 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 131,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2005 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DSV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO51 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

AO51 DSV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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