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Y986 BCG

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,340 mi
Last recorded105,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 BCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen cracked on offside (out of wiper sweep)

Fail 27 May 2010 105,317 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 101,363 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 101,354 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 93,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 82,381 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 26 May 2006 70,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 61,386 miles

advise front brake discs lipped †

advise slight blow on exhaust

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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Y986 BCG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y986 BCG, 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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Y986 BCG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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