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BV51 CXE

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,035 mi
Last recorded37,035 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 37,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 37,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking. replacement recommended.

Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 26,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside drive shaft corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,532 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 25,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 24,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,727 miles

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

Cooling fan inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers split but still clearing sreen

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,081 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,856 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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BV51 CXE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV51 CXE, 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 BV51 CXE registered?

BV51 CXE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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