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EX51 YLM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,945 mi
Last recorded62,945 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,083 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,181 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,674 miles

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

Emissions to be checked again due to exhaust blow

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,721 miles

oil leak

on steering rack metal pipes started to corrode.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,949 miles

oil leak from sump area

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,006 miles

nearside wiper blade split at end.

rear wiper blade perished.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,225 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,742 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,998 miles

Both front tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2006 13,998 miles

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

both front tyres walls slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,751 miles

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

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 YLM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

EX51 YLM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is EX51 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 YLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX51 YLM have outstanding finance?

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