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BU51 WUG

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 120,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 120,124 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,277 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 98,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,799 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,615 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,017 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 WUG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

BU51 WUG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is BU51 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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