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YK51 DVB

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DVB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,836 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust box incorrect & fouling brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,160 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,035 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,031 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,740 miles

Brake fluid req's changing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,740 miles

Brake fluid req's changing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,996 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 68,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 60,852 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm.

outer skin corroded, rear exhaust box.(not blowing)

slight judder on front brakes.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,214 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,129 miles

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

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

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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YK51 DVB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc 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 YK51 DVB, 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 YK51 DVB registered?

YK51 DVB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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