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YN51 UXL

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 UXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 111,746 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,339 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 95,334 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,423 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 38,003 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 38,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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YN51 UXL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN51 UXL, 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 YN51 UXL registered?

YN51 UXL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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