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EX51 XXS

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not resulting in cords being exposed

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,678 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,618 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,618 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,952 miles

EPC light on dashboard

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 37,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,340 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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EX51 XXS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XXS, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 XXS?

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What year was EX51 XXS registered?

EX51 XXS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EX51 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XXS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 XXS have outstanding finance?

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