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Y378 BGB

2001 Seat Ibiza S

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza S68,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 BGB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,471 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 50,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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Y378 BGB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,431 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y378 BGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y378 BGB registered?

Y378 BGB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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