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AO51 FHY

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,465 mi
Last recorded185,465 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 185,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 185,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 182,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 182,273 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 174,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 166,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 159,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 152,087 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

glow plug light flashing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 140,754 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 140,698 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,711 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 111,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,549 miles

both number plates slightly detereated /

Pass 1 Sep 2005 62,375 miles

front and rear number plates fading

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 FHY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

AO51 FHY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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