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EO51 HDY

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 HDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 143,217 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 143,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 134,362 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,647 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 116,751 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 116,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,175 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)

both front discs worn

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Sep 2012 100,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,071 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,952 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 69,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 59,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,536 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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EO51 HDY 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 63.2%.

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 EO51 HDY, 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 EO51 HDY registered?

EO51 HDY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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