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BV51 GCK

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,355 mi
Last recorded41,355 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 GCK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,801 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 35,801 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 35,446 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,166 miles

oil leak present

rear reg deterioated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 28,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,260 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

worn rear exhaust baffles

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 20,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,636 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 18,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

check tracking [tyre wear]

Pass 18 Oct 2007 11,542 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reset tracking

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 19,377 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 GCK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GCK, 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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What year was BV51 GCK registered?

BV51 GCK is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is BV51 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 GCK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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