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YN51 VCJ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,042 mi
Last recorded73,042 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VCJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 73,025 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,134 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 50,134 miles

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

chunk out of offside front tyre sidewall

tracking needs checking

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,546 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,470 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 VCJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

YN51 VCJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is YN51 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 VCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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