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BX51 YRY

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YRY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 89,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,031 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 71,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet will not close

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 59,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 12,685 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2008 12,685 miles

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

o/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 43,220 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 43,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,427 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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BX51 YRY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 YRY registered?

BX51 YRY is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BX51 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 YRY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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