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BV51 DLO

2001 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,373 mi
Last recorded133,373 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DLO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,373 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,550 miles

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

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

offside front floor corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2015 115,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front floor corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside sills have cov ers on not allowing a full test of outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,024 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside have plastic covers on not allowing a full test of sills

nearside and offside rear brake dosc slight corroded and worn

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,807 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sill are fitted with plastic covers not allowing a full test of them

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 66,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 66,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 58,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,237 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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 DLO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,781cc 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 DLO, 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 DLO is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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