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BU51 WUD

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,624 mi
Last recorded140,624 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,624 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 140,624 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 129,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,793 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 105,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,347 miles

front discs thin

o/s/f lower arm bush coming adrift

oil leakd engine and gear box

Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front discs thin

o/s/f lower arm bush coming adrift

oil leakd engine and gear box

tracking

Pass 3 May 2011 81,171 miles

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

rear registration deterated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,148 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 51,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,515 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,506 miles

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

N/S Front wiper blade begining to split † †

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 WUD is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU51 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

BU51 WUD is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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