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DX51 FEU

2001 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing thin!

offside rear tyre has signs of slight damage to sidewalls detected!!

Fail 26 Oct 2013 87,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing thin!

offside rear tyre has signs of slight damage to sidewalls detected!!

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,286 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,203 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 74,203 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs and pads getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 65,186 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,513 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade torn

slight blow on exhaust middle and rear join

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,494 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear wiper blade torn

slight blow on exhaust middle and rear join

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,424 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 38,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,963 miles

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)

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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DX51 FEU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX51 FEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 FEU registered?

DX51 FEU is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is DX51 FEU safe to buy?

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