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DX51 FLM

2001 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 FLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 112,541 miles

Front suspension tops starting to corrode.

NSF brake pipe corroded.

Parking brake needs adjustment.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 106,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

anything in the wiper sweep is a fail and anything hanging from the interior mirror is a fail also both front tyres are close to worn out also one reverse light is not working

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,226 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 94,226 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,200 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2009 85,197 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,454 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 FLM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

DX51 FLM is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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