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BV51 CXZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 109,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,122 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Interior mirror missing.

Tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,122 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front chassis area at anti-roll bar mount. (2.4.A.3)

Brake fluid low.

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Engine light on, misfiring.

Hand brake performance only just met limits.

Interior mirror missing.

Tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 May 2016 91,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,480 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 84,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes binding unable to check wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2014 82,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 80,399 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 72,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 55,154 miles

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

both rear tyres worn + perished

Pass 15 May 2009 50,152 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2009 49,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,471 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 33,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 33,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 CXZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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