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5251CDL

2003 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 2003 Seat Ibiza66,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5251CDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,794 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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5251CDL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,903 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 5251CDL, 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 23 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5251CDL registered?

5251CDL is a 2003 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is 5251CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5251CDL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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