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CU51 HLY

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 HLY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,008 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel tank straps rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,488 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,391 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,302 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 31,300 miles

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

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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CU51 HLY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU51 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 HLY registered?

CU51 HLY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is CU51 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 HLY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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