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BX51 YVV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 97,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,575 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 52,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,956 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 32,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YVV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

BX51 YVV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is BX51 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 YVV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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