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BV51 CYS

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 90,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,024 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 82,023 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,799 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,799 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front no plate slight fadeing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 48,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,574 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 CYS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS registered?

BV51 CYS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is BV51 CYS safe to buy?

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