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Y979 CLJ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 CLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,132 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Very slight brake binding offside rear

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Very slight brake binding offside rear

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,949 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,972 miles

both front tyres outer,inner are bald

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,717 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,895 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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Y979 CLJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y979 CLJ, 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

How do I check the history of Y979 CLJ?

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What year was Y979 CLJ registered?

Y979 CLJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y979 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 CLJ shows 14 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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