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CX51 BRZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,857 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,381 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 72,529 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 70,781 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 70,781 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,319 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 61,816 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front wiper motor opperation excessively noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2007 46,155 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,918 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,918 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

heavy cracks on both rear tyres side walls

hewav corrosion on tail box exhaust

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 BRZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX51 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

CX51 BRZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is CX51 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 BRZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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