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CX51 BUF

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 145,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 145,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 138,129 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,350 miles

bodykit fitted,exhaust rusty,o/s/r brake pipe rusty,undertray damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 131,338 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,328 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not to ply or cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,920 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 105,491 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,965 miles

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

rear discs worn could do with replacing when new padsw fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,946 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,871 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 52,981 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 BUF is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

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

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