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BX51 ZXP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,865 mi
Last recorded146,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 146,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2021 146,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,170 miles

front and rear suspension are low

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,155 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,229 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 127,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,230 miles

impact damage to tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,230 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

impact damage to tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

both front lower arms rear bushes weak

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,364 miles

both front headlamps just showing a beam pattern

Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,346 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 116,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,419 miles

Front wipers just clearing screen

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge and out of shape

Note headlamp aim just meets requirements

O/S/F foglamp glass broken

O/S/R tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 101,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake disc condition poor

os headlight on lowest setting

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,743 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,743 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,793 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres have impact damage on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,377 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,184 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 ZXP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZXP, 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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BX51 ZXP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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