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BX51 ZYD

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,280 mi
Last recorded152,280 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 152,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre pipe clamp cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2016 140,238 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 130,137 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 130,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 119,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 109,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,950 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken but is supported

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,950 miles

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

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

cuts to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,995 miles

see advisory sheet 893209470260

Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,995 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake discs pitted/lipped

high front brake release,24%, close to limits

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

wiper blades judder

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,208 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,943 miles

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

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

non obligatory lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,572 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 ZYD is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 ZYD, 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 ZYD is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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