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BV51 GBZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,545 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,325 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aux drive belt cracking

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

aux drive belt cracking

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 41,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,021 miles

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres slight outer sidewall damage/cracking on outer edges and wear on inner edges 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

1.n/s and o/s/f tyres slight outer sidewall damage/cracking on outer edges and wear on inner edges 2.n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 36,341 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to unbond & cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,341 miles

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes starting to unbond & cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,894 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

clutch pedal stiff

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

rear wiper blade split

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,569 miles

brake discs wearing

engine management warning light on

n/s/f tyre close to limit & cracking

o/s bottom arm bush starting to unbond

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,003 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 GBZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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