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BU51 WTT

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WTT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 144,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 144,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 134,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,125 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 125,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,507 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,671 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 109,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,297 miles

EXHAUST JOINER CLAMP RUSTY

N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERREL RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Fail 26 Feb 2009 99,297 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST JOINER CLAMP RUSTY

N/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERREL RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 64,715 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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BU51 WTT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 WTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 WTT registered?

BU51 WTT is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is BU51 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WTT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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