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YC51 GDA

2001 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,877 mi
Last recorded140,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 GDA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 140,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 130,170 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 129,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 117,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 90,955 miles

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Dec 2012 90,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,530 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Dec 2011 66,530 miles

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,797 miles

number plates in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,837 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 39,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,971 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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YC51 GDA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC51 GDA, 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 YC51 GDA registered?

YC51 GDA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YC51 GDA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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