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BX51 YWM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,335 mi
Last recorded172,335 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 172,335 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 172,327 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 163,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 153,326 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 153,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 138,685 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 138,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 107,240 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 100,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 92,349 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,029 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,411 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 YWM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

BX51 YWM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BX51 YWM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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