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DK51 FBN

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 109,021 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 109,015 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 100,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slightly uneven braking on rears

wiper marks o/s/f screen

Fail 24 Aug 2010 100,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slightly uneven braking on rears

wiper marks o/s/f screen

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,070 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 92,070 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 26 Aug 2008 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,318 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 79,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,219 miles

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

slight corrosion around front suspension tops

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 FBN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DK51 FBN, 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 DK51 FBN registered?

DK51 FBN is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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