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AY51 ADO

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,720 mi
Last recorded107,720 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ADO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,720 miles

EPS light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four road springs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (7.1.2)

EPS light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four road springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,529 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

engine management tale tale lamp on

o/s/rear bumper/panel damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2015 102,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/rear bumper/panel damaged

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

engine management tale tale lamp on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,720 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 81,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch operation is jerky

cut in nearside front tyrewall

front discs coroded inner edges

front tyrtes worn edges

knock in steering

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2011 65,457 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch operation is jerky

cut in nearside front tyrewall

front discs coroded inner edges

front tyrtes worn edges

knock in steering

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 20 Jan 2009 44,973 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,891 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 41,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,911 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY51 ADO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AY51 ADO, 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 AY51 ADO registered?

AY51 ADO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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