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BX51 YUE

2001 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,863 mi
Last recorded143,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YUE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2014 125,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre on the limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,763 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2013 110,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baffles broken up in tail box

engine light on

o/s head light loose

Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,607 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

o/s door mirror has temp repair holding it on

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey (slight)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 79,607 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

o/s door mirror has temp repair holding it on

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey (slight)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,931 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 67,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch requires replacement or adjustment

offside headlamp fixings damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,166 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,808 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,485 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,660 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2006 27,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven 185/60r14h

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2005 21,161 miles

off side rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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 YUE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

BX51 YUE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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