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DX51 FKE

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,165 miles

Brake pipe surface corroded to compensator

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe surface corroded to flexi

Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe surface corroded to compensator

Offside Front Brake pipe surface corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe surface corroded to flexi

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,205 miles

Nearside anti roll bar end missing

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

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe going to valve

Surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Wheel bearing noise found on road test to bed in new brakes.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 76,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily scored

Nearside anti roll bar end missing

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

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe going to valve

Surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,203 miles

both rear subframe bushes starting to perish

Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear subframe bushes starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,291 miles

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 FKE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

DX51 FKE is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is DX51 FKE safe to buy?

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