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EX51 YCL

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

72,127 mi
Last recorded72,127 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,883 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60R14 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 61,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,242 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,242 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 45,573 miles

Nearside 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)

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine overheating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 35,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,972 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 30,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear no plate req soon

Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

rear no plate req soon

Fail 9 Nov 2007 21,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

windscreen has slight scratching offside front

Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

windscreen has slight scratching offside front

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,540 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,540 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,479 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 17,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 YCL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

EX51 YCL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is EX51 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YCL shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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