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DX51 FKC

2001 Seat Ibiza

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,939 mi
Last recorded107,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FKC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,939 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 95,733 miles

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

rear tyre starting to crack

sills covred

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,592 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 82,129 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 81,671 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 71,771 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 71,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,101 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear no; plate getting dirty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,669 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 56,669 miles

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

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2006 46,654 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,678 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 FKC is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKC, 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 FKC registered?

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

Is DX51 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 FKC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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