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BU51 WUC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,407 mi
Last recorded76,407 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brakes noisy

Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,076 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,076 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,424 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 WUC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 WUC, 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 WUC registered?

BU51 WUC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BU51 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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