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BV51 AVP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 AVP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 117,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,806 miles

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,806 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,521 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,530 miles

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 86,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,456 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,682 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 52,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 42,981 miles

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

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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BV51 AVP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BV51 AVP, 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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BV51 AVP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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