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DE51 DMZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DMZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,074 miles

front brake judder

the n/s sill is damaged and corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,074 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake judder

the n/s sill is damaged and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,057 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

slight movement in steering control when brake applied check behind couling soon unable to check

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

epc light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,562 miles

both wiper slightly worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 25,570 miles

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

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS SHOWING CORROSION.

O/S/FRONT TYRE ON LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

TYRE SIZE 185/60/14H (PIRRELLI)

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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DE51 DMZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DE51 DMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 DMZ registered?

DE51 DMZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DE51 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 DMZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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