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DK51 HBG

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,387 mi
Last recorded149,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 HBG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,387 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,014 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,719 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s wiper torn

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,719 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s wiper torn

slight exhaust blow

Pass 31 May 2017 116,189 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 116,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear into flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested no reading can be obtained (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 101,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,261 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,293 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,791 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 34,736 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 HBG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

DK51 HBG is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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