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BV51 KPR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,042 miles

Engine has slight mis-fire

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in front ball joints

Vehicle has corrosion all round

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,373 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,372 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,503 miles

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,096 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,096 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,945 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,894 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 30,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 KPR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

BV51 KPR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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