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Y985 GFJ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 GFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 76,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 76,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,062 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush becoming unbonded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 64,182 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,062 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,763 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,763 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,546 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 34,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,207 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,830 miles

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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Y985 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y985 GFJ, 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 Y985 GFJ registered?

Y985 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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