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Y993 LCF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,822 mi
Last recorded95,822 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine mangement light on dash

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,470 miles

10mm stone chip in zone 'A' of front screen

Pitting to inner and outer faces of both front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,186 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Two and a half litres of oil added to engine unit.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,193 miles

Collision damage to nearside and offside outer sills.

Collision damage to nearside front wheel rim.

Some play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 21 Mar 2009 70,191 miles

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

Collision damage to nearside and offside outer sills.

Collision damage to nearside front wheel rim.

Nearside and offside front brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm thickness.

Some play in offside of steering rack.

Some wear both front brake discs. [ BORDERLINE ]

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,005 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in o/side steering rack track rod inner joint.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,628 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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Y993 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y993 LCF, 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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Y993 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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