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BX51 ZYL

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,726 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 49,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,280 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,034 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,259 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,984 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hole in bacbox

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,763 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 24,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 16,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,191 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,466 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 9,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,225 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 ZYL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

BX51 ZYL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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