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DK51 LXU

2001 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,284 mi
Last recorded102,284 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,284 miles

All 4 tyres stretched on rims

Both rear tyres have evidence of contacting rear archs on outer sidewall

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat access handle missing

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 tyres stretched on rims

Both rear tyres have evidence of contacting rear archs on outer sidewall

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat access handle missing

Front OS Bumper corner insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 93,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to windcreen zone 'A' but not materially affecting the drivers view to the road

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to windcreen zone 'A' but not materially affecting the drivers view to the road

Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,329 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,303 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,997 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 53,623 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL STARTING TO SPLIT / CRACK 205 / 40 / 17 W

Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,779 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 49,753 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON 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 LXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

DK51 LXU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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