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DK51 LXV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LXV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,656 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 98,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,936 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,058 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,579 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,281 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,347 miles

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

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

mil lamp on.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 76,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,261 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,258 miles

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

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread is worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,548 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,233 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 53,233 miles

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

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

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 LXV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

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

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