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BX51 ZYZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 ZYZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,290 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 87,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake dust shield bent

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,879 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 68,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,837 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 62,837 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,328 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,013 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 ZYZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

BX51 ZYZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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