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DX51 FFS

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,155 mi
Last recorded62,155 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FFS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 62,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,542 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,755 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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 50,751 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2009 44,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,899 miles

damage to osf bumper area

signs of coolant leak osf rad area

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,490 miles

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

nearside rear tyre walls perished and deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2006 23,483 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre walls perished and deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,115 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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DX51 FFS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FFS, 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

How do I check the history of DX51 FFS?

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What year was DX51 FFS registered?

DX51 FFS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is DX51 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FFS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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