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BV51 CYO

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 109,576 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,548 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 103,498 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,007 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 100,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 100,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 97,088 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2019 95,413 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,279 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

wipers smear screen

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,352 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

wipers smear screen

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,494 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 85,494 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,493 miles

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

engine and gearbox leaking oil

Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,493 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and gearbox leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,659 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 76,355 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,778 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,771 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,151 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 29,709 miles

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

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

Offside 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 CYO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BV51 CYO, 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 CYO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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