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Y982 LCF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,606 mi
Last recorded144,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 144,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear discs poor condition

brake pipes have been greased

hids fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes have been greased

hids fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,212 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 137,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to structure

Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 107,746 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion and damage to floorpan

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID headlamp upgrade kit fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID headlamp upgrade kit fitted

both registration plate lamps are dull

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,648 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake disc lipped up and corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,488 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,099 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 57,099 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,350 miles

front tyres worn low on edge

Fail 23 Jun 2007 41,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,757 miles

front wish bones rubbers perrished

off side rear tyre 3mm and perrished

oil leak

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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Y982 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y982 LCF, 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 Y982 LCF registered?

Y982 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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