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YJ51 ZMU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,832 mi
Last recorded77,832 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 ZMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front tyre shoulder wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,079 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,870 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,870 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,573 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,773 miles

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

offside front tyre slight cracking of rubber in traed area but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YJ51 ZMU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YJ51 ZMU, 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 YJ51 ZMU registered?

YJ51 ZMU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is YJ51 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 ZMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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