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BX51 ZYM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,739 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing to tread/sidewall

Pass 5 May 2015 77,110 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 77,107 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on.

Pass 8 May 2014 72,397 miles

Gear selector pinion seal weaping

Near side wiper blade split

Off side wiper blade split

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

Fail 3 May 2014 72,397 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Gear selector pinion seal weaping

Near side wiper blade split

Off side wiper blade split

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the inside sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 8 May 2012 61,191 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 61,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,253 miles

o/s/f fog light broken. sharp glass exposed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 57,253 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken. sharp glass exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,028 miles

n/s wiper poor cond.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,868 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,109 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 ZYM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BX51 ZYM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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