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Y369 ARL

2001 Seat Ibiza S

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,023 mi
Last recorded165,023 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza S68,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 ARL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 165,023 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

clutch worn eng management light on

osr flexi brake ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 165,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch worn eng management light on

osr flexi brake ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 144,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2007 144,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 120,556 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 19 May 2006 120,556 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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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Y369 ARL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y369 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y369 ARL registered?

Y369 ARL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y369 ARL safe to buy?

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