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DK51 FET

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,435 mi
Last recorded147,435 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 147,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust clamps corroded

offside wishbone corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,959 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 134,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 120,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 102,816 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 102,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 102,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,843 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes getting rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,843 miles

brake pipes getting rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,721 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deterioating

Pass 8 Oct 2008 79,476 miles

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

Off Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Off Side Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,123 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,282 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 53,282 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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 FET is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

DK51 FET is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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