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BX51 YWA

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,305 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 146,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy pedal travel long (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 138,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 138,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 131,055 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe and rear silencer corossion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arch corossion

Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe and rear silencer corossion

n/s and o/s rear wheel arch corossion

Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 118,779 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 96,665 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,285 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 70,268 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 70,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 YWA is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

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