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YN51 VCT

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VCT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 109,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 102,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,162 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 81,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,277 miles

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 VCT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 VCT registered?

YN51 VCT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is YN51 VCT safe to buy?

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