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BV51 FZM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,538 miles

Emissions limit only just met

Engine cover fitted time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear Exhaust system corroded

N/F tyre low on edges of the tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 136,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine cover fitted time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear Exhaust system corroded

N/F Brake slightly binding

N/F tyre low on edges of the tread

N/R Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2014 132,090 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror secured with tape

Fail 9 Dec 2013 125,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs pitted

o/s door mirror secured with tape

Pass 17 Dec 2012 115,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,642 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,860 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 85,858 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 75,041 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,750 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 64,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,023 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 FZM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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