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Y457 VST

2001 Seat Ibiza S

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza S68,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 VST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,231 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 88,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 69,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,050 miles

power steering pipes rusty

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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Y457 VST is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y457 VST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y457 VST?

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What year was Y457 VST registered?

Y457 VST is a 2001 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y457 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y457 VST shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y457 VST have outstanding finance?

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