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DK51 EJC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,412 mi
Last recorded149,412 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 EJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lights on

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 149,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lights on

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 110,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,803 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 97,655 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,541 miles

Front pads & discs replaced

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,246 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,211 miles

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

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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DK51 EJC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK51 EJC, 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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DK51 EJC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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