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CX51 BUE

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,111 mi
Last recorded63,111 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BUE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 58,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 57,107 miles

Vehicle under body fresh underseal applied all over

Fail 25 May 2018 57,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body fresh underseal applied all over

Pass 20 May 2017 55,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 53,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front - rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding but not considered excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre - nail in tread

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 53,694 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front - rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding but not considered excessive at time of test

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

Offside Rear tyre - nail in tread

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 51,742 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 50,225 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 48,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2012 47,175 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 46,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,426 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 17 May 2010 44,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 41,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,534 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 BUE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

CX51 BUE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 BUE safe to buy?

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