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BV51 CZO

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 88,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,605 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,633 miles

All tyres wear on edges of tread patterns

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,633 miles

All tyres wear on edges of tread patterns

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 63,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,558 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,508 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre as side wall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 47,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 39,645 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 39,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 CZO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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