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EX51 XYC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,610 miles

Emissions not tested oil light and holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,367 miles

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

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

Offside front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside front Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 109,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,353 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 106,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,447 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2013 98,188 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 98,154 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 91,261 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 91,200 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

inner edge of front discs rusty

no oil on dipstick

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,080 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 77,080 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,169 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 XYC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX51 XYC, 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 EX51 XYC registered?

EX51 XYC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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