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AO51 JLU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s rear sill edge corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,239 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,132 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear and o/s/f wipers split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,820 miles

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

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

bothrear tyres small cuts in sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,887 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,798 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 JLU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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