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BU51 WUJ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WUJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,245 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 99,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

os track rod end worn slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,395 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advise offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,324 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 70,324 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,401 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,000 miles

both front discs have a slight lip

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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 WUJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

BU51 WUJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BU51 WUJ safe to buy?

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