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Y994 LCF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 LCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 64,779 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

torsion bar corroded not weakned

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 64,767 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light is on.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,848 miles

exhaust noisier than similar vehicle fitted with standard silencer in average condition BORDERLINE EXCESSIVE

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,519 miles

Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated & Leaking Slightly.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,048 miles

Small Crack In Windscreen.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,048 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition.

Small Crack In Windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,080 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,996 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 30,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,085 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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Y994 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y994 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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What year was Y994 LCF registered?

Y994 LCF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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