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DX51 VYS

2001 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,659 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

small exhaust leak

underside corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight bulge in outer wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from rear view mirror prior to test.

Nearside front fog light doesn't illuminate.

Oil level low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,353 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,748 miles

both,s number plates characters are incorrectly spaced

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,668 miles

the rear exhaust box is corroded

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 VYS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS?

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What year was DX51 VYS registered?

DX51 VYS is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is DX51 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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