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Y351 GAX

2001 Seat Ibiza S

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza S68,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 GAX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,445 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation LAGGING BY 50% (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,279 miles

underside of vehicle at the rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 102,279 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle at the rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

TYRE PRESSURES WHERE ALL LOW . THE HIGHEEST WAS 20 p/s/i .

Fail 21 Sep 2017 101,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

TYRE PRESSURES WHERE ALL LOW . THE HIGHEEST WAS 20 p/s/i .

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,738 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1a)

185/60HR14

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

185/60HR14

BRAKE DISC IS CORRODE BY 33% ON OUTSIDE AND 25% INSIDE

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

185/60HR14

BRAKE DISC IS CORRODE BY 33% ON OUTSIDE AND 25% INSIDE

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,672 miles

185/60HR14

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC OUTSIDE IS CORRODED BY 33% AND INSIDE BY 25%

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,069 miles

185/60HR14

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

OFF SIDE FRONT DISC BADLY CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACES

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on underbody components

no tread on front inner tyres

offside front brake disc corroding...discs wearing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on underbody components

no tread on front inner tyres

offside front brake disc corroding...discs wearing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 85,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 82,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 74,879 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 74,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,779 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 61,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,342 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 42,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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Y351 GAX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,431 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y351 GAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y351 GAX registered?

Y351 GAX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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