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YX51 FWT

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 FWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside door card missing

suspension rebound excsive

Fail 25 Feb 2017 84,847 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside door card missing

suspension rebound excsive

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 78,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,142 miles

o/s/f disc inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,416 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs have some corrosion on surfaces and slight imbalance

front upper strut top mounting area around bolts are corroding

gearbox has an oil leak

nearsdie rear outer sill is corroding

spare tyre is low on pressure

underside/ suspension is corroding in areas

Fail 25 Jan 2010 51,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs have some corrosion on surfaces and slight imbalance

front upper strut top mounting area around bolts are corroding

gearbox has an oil leak

nearsdie rear outer sill is corroding

spare tyre is low on pressure

underside/ suspension is corroding in areas

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,890 miles

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

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

Rear wiper is split

Fail 27 Jan 2009 49,890 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper is split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,884 miles

front brake discs have some surface corrosion on inner surfaces

full exhaust system is corroding in areas , pipework and on boxes

nearside rear outer sill is becomming corroded

rear number plate has some deterioration

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 46,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,674 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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YX51 FWT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX51 FWT, 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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YX51 FWT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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