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YN51 VAF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VAF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 126,696 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 118,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,845 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,223 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 103,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 90,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,542 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate cracked.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 77,240 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 VAF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

YN51 VAF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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