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BV51 DDJ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,642 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 14 Apr 2015 103,642 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel arch rusty

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,073 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 14,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,734 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,807 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,053 miles

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

nearside rear mudflap missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,135 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,059 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2005 38,792 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 DDJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

BV51 DDJ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BV51 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 DDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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