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DX51 FHZ

2001 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,581 mi
Last recorded127,581 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 120,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 109,803 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,102 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel high...advise adjustment

slight wear on front discs

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

plastic outer sill covers fitted

sports exaust fitted

vehicle lowered

Pass 19 Jan 2008 64,903 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

exhaust blowing from front flex

front number plate cracked

lowering springs fitted

stone chips in windscreen x2

Fail 18 Jan 2008 64,902 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

exhaust blowing from front flex

front number plate cracked

lowering springs fitted

stone chips in windscreen x2

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,274 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,801 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 48,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FHZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX51 FHZ, 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 DX51 FHZ registered?

DX51 FHZ is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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