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BX51 YVZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YVZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 147,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,334 miles

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

large crack in front screen outside swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

large crack in front screen outside swept area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,459 miles

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

large crack in offside front screen out of swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

O/S/F Brake calliper, slight binding

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,627 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 68,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,130 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,122 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

rear number plate dirty & poor condition..............

Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,510 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 YVZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

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

Is BX51 YVZ safe to buy?

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