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BX51 ZXU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,105 mi
Last recorded84,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,105 miles

Oil leak DRIPPING ON TO EXHAUST ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres close to limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,350 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,966 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,939 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 57,784 miles

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

engine managment light on

leads arching out

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,622 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 ZXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 ZXU registered?

BX51 ZXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is BX51 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 ZXU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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