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Y263 RSS

2001 Seat Ibiza Chill

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,413 mi
Last recorded77,413 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza Chill53,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 RSS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Chill
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 77,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007

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

Pass 31 May 2006 37,398 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Chill?

Based on 973 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,315
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Stop lamp not working 8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 6
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Y263 RSS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza Chill in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza Chill models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 53,359 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 Chill fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y263 RSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Chill typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza Chill is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y263 RSS registered?

Y263 RSS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza Chill, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y263 RSS safe to buy?

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