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BV51 CYW

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,957 mi
Last recorded61,957 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

oil residue

Fail 13 Sep 2019 153,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

oil residue

Pass 13 Sep 2018 148,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oily residue bottom of engine

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 148,542 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oily residue bottom of engine

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 143,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2017 143,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 133,806 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 133,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,334 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 124,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 118,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,362 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,414 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,412 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,678 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 53,357 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,190 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 CYW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

BV51 CYW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 CYW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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