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BV51 GCZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,334 mi
Last recorded101,334 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,334 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,493 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,833 miles

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

n/s+o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2016 81,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s+o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,554 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,881 miles

Oil leak

n/s+o/s front wiper blades split

Fail 14 Apr 2014 55,881 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s+o/s front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,135 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 32,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 25,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,829 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 GCZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

BV51 GCZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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