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BV51 FZF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 FZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,616 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,616 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 93,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f brake disc pitted

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside door mirror damaged and loose

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror lense cracked does not affect view

Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door mirror lense cracked does not affect view

Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,456 miles

BOTH FRONT Brake discs worn to very thin thickness.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Off side door mirror case damaged and glass lens cracked.

Off side front wiper blade split.

Windscreen damaged(out of swept area).

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,456 miles

BOTH FRONT Brake discs worn to very thin thickness.

Off side door mirror case damaged and glass lens cracked.

Off side front wiper blade split.

Windscreen damaged(out of swept area).

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,853 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FZF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZF, 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 FZF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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