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BX51 YTR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex/inter pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,724 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 63,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,486 miles

SCREEN DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS+BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATING.N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS+BUSHES SPLIT/DELAMINATING.N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,025 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 50,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

SCREEN DAMAGE.N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIM.OIL LEVEL MIN.WHEELS-RIMS DAMAGED.F DISCS WORN.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,222 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

PADS CLOSE LIMIT.DISCS WORN.BIND O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,222 miles

PADS CLOSE LIMIT.DISCS WORN.BIND O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,148 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 33,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,131 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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 YTR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

BX51 YTR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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