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AO51 DTV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 53,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle runs very hot nearly overheating

Fail 18 Nov 2021 53,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle runs very hot nearly overheating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

E.M.L warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emission limit only just met requirements

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,458 miles

clutch noisey

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriorated and blowing (sealed)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 3 Nov 2016 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,842 miles

engine slightly over filled with oil

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,792 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,213 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 34,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DTV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 DTV, 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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AO51 DTV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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