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CV51 WCR

2001 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

189,976 mi
Last recorded189,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 WCR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 189,976 miles

Nearside Door mirror cracked

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 189,976 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror cracked

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 189,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Door mirror lens cracked.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 189,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Door mirror lens cracked.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 184,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

metal object in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 184,536 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

metal object in nearside rear tyre

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 178,531 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 173,353 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

back box rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2012 173,332 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

back box rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 168,401 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 18 Nov 2011 168,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 164,071 miles

nearside mirror damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres waering inner and outer edges

centre exhaust braket cracked

front and rear brake discs worn and rear slightly pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 164,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres waering inner and outer edges

centre exhaust braket cracked

front and rear brake discs worn and rear slightly pitted

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 153,169 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 152,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 137,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,280 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 107,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 107,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 100,082 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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CV51 WCR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CV51 WCR, 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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CV51 WCR is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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