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BV51 GBX

2001 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,800 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,383 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,522 miles

Pads and disc's getting worn

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pads and disc's getting worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,380 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 GBX is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBX, 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

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What year was BV51 GBX registered?

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

Is BV51 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 GBX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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