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EX51 YLU

2001 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,084 mi
Last recorded14,084 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 YLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 14,084 miles

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

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

Rear brakes will need clean ajusted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 140,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed code exposed inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brakes will need clean ajusted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,933 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,933 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,347 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 133,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 127,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 119,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slighty deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 104,415 miles

engine lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2010 104,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 359,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 84,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,711 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,303 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 YLU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

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