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Y991 EVK

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 EVK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

nsr & osr tyres starting to crack in treads & around walls

Fail 6 Aug 2014 105,301 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

nsr & osr tyres starting to crack in treads & around walls

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,118 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 92,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle has signs of accident damage on n/s front suspension!

Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 64,385 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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Y991 EVK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y991 EVK, 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 Y991 EVK registered?

Y991 EVK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y991 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y991 EVK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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