MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust system corrosion evident
park brake lever travel evident
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust system corrosion evident
park brake lever travel evident
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f road rim damaged
o/s/r tyre worn and cracked side wall
oil leak sump plug area
parking brake high travel
nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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BX51 EWB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 BX51 EWB, 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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BX51 EWB is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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