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CX51 BRF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine sump seal seeping

light serface cracking in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,705 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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CX51 BRF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CX51 BRF, 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 CX51 BRF registered?

CX51 BRF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CX51 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 BRF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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