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DK51 ENC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,240 mi
Last recorded168,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ENC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 168,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 167,361 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 166,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 166,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle too low to go in brake rollers

Pass 30 May 2022 165,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle too low for brake rollers

Pass 5 Dec 2020 160,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 151,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 143,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,237 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 126,213 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 121,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,574 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 113,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 107,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 100,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,557 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 47,937 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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DK51 ENC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK51 ENC, 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 DK51 ENC registered?

DK51 ENC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DK51 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 ENC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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