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CU51 EDP

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 EDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,299 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,789 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,404 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre & perished

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,634 miles

O/s/r tyre going out of shape

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrules

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,634 miles

Bonding starting to let go on o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to o/s/r brake hose ferrules

O/s/r tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,079 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,079 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front brake pads worn

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,632 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,030 miles

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

N/s/f seatbelt slow to return

Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,313 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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CU51 EDP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU51 EDP, 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 CU51 EDP registered?

CU51 EDP is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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