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BX51 YVR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,734 mi
Last recorded157,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 157,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 157,704 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 146,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 146,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 138,714 miles

wiper blade split

Fail 15 Sep 2011 138,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 124,421 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,658 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 107,413 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,621 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated, ok at test.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,237 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,379 miles

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

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 YVR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

BX51 YVR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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