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BV51 CZW

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,644 mi
Last recorded164,644 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 CZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 164,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Floor pan holed and corroded (not prescribed area )

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 140,392 miles

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

Offside Front Floor pan holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 16 Feb 2019 140,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor pan holed and corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edgewear

Offside Front Floor pan heavily corroded, not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 115,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has inner edgewear

Offside Front Floor pan heavily corroded, not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,266 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 92,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 67,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,869 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,398 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has a nail in tyre

near side wiper worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,811 miles

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

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

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

recomend front indicators bulb replacement

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,342 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,921 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 CZW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 CZW registered?

BV51 CZW is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BV51 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 CZW 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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