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EK51 YGP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YGP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,629 miles

EML on appears to have a miss fire

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front cable chaffing on drive shaft

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2018 31,629 miles

EML on appears to have a miss fire

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front cable chaffing on drive shaft

Offside Front wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,669 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Feb 2017 29,669 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2016 27,943 miles

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old and sidewalls perished

engine overheating cooling fan didn't come on

front brake imbalance 19%

o/s/f brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2016 27,943 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old and sidewalls perished

engine overheating cooling fan didn't come on

front brake imbalance 19%

o/s/f brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,144 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 22,144 miles

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)

both front headlight and sidelight bulbs have blue tinted glass,but appear to emit mainly white light?

rear exhaust section is poorly supported,by one mounting only.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,590 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 21,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear doors are inoperative.

rear silencer section of exhaust,poorly supported.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

exhaust system is noisey.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

low fuel warning lamp on.

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side front service brakes are slightly binding on.

off side front wiper blade split and smearing the front screen.

rear exhaust mounting bracket loosly fitted/mounted.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,062 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

exhaust system is noisey.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

low fuel warning lamp on.

near side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off and near side front brake discs are lipped.

off and near side front service brakes are slightly binding on.

off side front wiper blade split and smearing the front screen.

rear exhaust mounting bracket loosly fitted/mounted.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,147 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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EK51 YGP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK51 YGP, 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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EK51 YGP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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