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Y991 HWG

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 HWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2012

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 132,366 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 123,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes imbalanced indicating that there may be a fault in the braking system

Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,985 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

front brake discs corroded on edges

offside mirror slightly insecure

rear brake imbalance 33%

Pass 30 Jun 2008 102,633 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine cover insecure underneath

engine management light on dash

exhaust tail pipe close to rear plastic bumper

front tyres different size to rear

nail in offside rear tyre, tread down to 3mm on inner edge

passenger window not working

wipers smearing and splitting

Fail 30 Jun 2008 102,633 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine cover insecure underneath

engine management light on dash

exhaust tail pipe close to rear plastic bumper

front tyres different size to rear

nail in offside rear tyre, tread down to 3mm on inner edge

passenger window not working

wipers smearing and splitting

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,388 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust tailpipe fouling rear valance

o/s/f mudflap split

very little parking brake reserve travel left

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,945 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

downpipe to intermediate pipe joint of exhaust has slight leak (marked)

exhaust tailpipe fouling rear underbumper

handbrake travel requires adjustment

nearside rear mudflap fouling tyre

offside wheelnut trim insecure

passenger side electric window inoperative

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 HWG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

Y991 HWG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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