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Y988 UKM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 95,349 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,713 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,753 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear 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)

Engine management light on

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,015 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly.

Engine oil filter leaking.

Gearbox selector seal leaking.

Handbrake almost hitting stop.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,178 miles

Damp around steering rack area from gearbox requires steaming + checking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 74,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damp around steering rack area from gearbox requires steaming + checking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,879 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,350 miles

Clutch pedal heavy

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak on gearbox requires steaming + checking

Unable to open n/s/f door from inside unless door already opened from outside

Fail 30 Jan 2009 64,350 miles

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

Clutch pedal heavy

Front discs lipped

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak on gearbox requires steaming + checking

Unable to open n/s/f door from inside unless door already opened from outside

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,711 miles

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

O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 94,757 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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Y988 UKM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y988 UKM, 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 Y988 UKM registered?

Y988 UKM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y988 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y988 UKM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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