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Y816 TGC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,537 mi
Last recorded56,537 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,182 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall is damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2011 49,172 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre outer wall is damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,212 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated(o/s/f just acceptable)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,578 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,423 miles

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

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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Y816 TGC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y816 TGC, 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 Y816 TGC registered?

Y816 TGC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y816 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y816 TGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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