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BX51 EXC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,273 mi
Last recorded61,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 61,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,159 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,872 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to crack with age (2001)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 15 Sep 2011 37,872 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to crack with age (2001)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,299 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,751 miles

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

OSF indicator going white

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre appears to be slightly out of round- No impact damage apparent

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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BX51 EXC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX51 EXC, 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 BX51 EXC registered?

BX51 EXC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BX51 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 EXC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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