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EX51 XWP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,629 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,465 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 71,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate damaged

front shocks losing damping effect

o/s/r tyre cracking up and going out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,993 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 59,993 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 31 Oct 2006 38,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,915 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 31,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX51 XWP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EX51 XWP, 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 EX51 XWP registered?

EX51 XWP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EX51 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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