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BU51 WUB

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,014 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light scratching to screen

rear silencer missing exhaust sample not readily accessible

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,996 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

light scratching to screen

rear silencer missing exhaust sample not readily accessible

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 115,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 80,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,451 miles

offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 WUB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WUB, 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.

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What year was BU51 WUB registered?

BU51 WUB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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