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BV51 DDZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,501 mi
Last recorded110,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DDZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,634 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,864 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel slighty sticking

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both axel bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 95,314 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 91,438 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 May 2012 91,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

battery insecure

Fail 2 May 2011 85,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2011 85,445 miles

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,714 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,133 miles

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

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

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 DDZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DDZ, 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 DDZ registered?

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

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