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BV51 DLU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,596 mi
Last recorded86,596 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,596 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,029 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,218 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 DLU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DLU, 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

How do I check the history of BV51 DLU?

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What year was BV51 DLU registered?

BV51 DLU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BV51 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 DLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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