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FA51 XAP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,235 miles

Front discs worn

OSF door handle partly broken - if catch was any stiffer it would not pass

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OSF door handle partly broken - if catch was any stiffer it would not pass

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,012 miles

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

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 20 Jun 2008 69,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,723 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,320 miles

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

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

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

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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FA51 XAP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA51 XAP, 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 FA51 XAP registered?

FA51 XAP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is FA51 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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