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FB51 FKV

2001 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,077 mi
Last recorded73,077 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,077 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,751 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,713 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,713 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,164 miles

Advise handbrake efficancy borderline

Advise handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,160 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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FB51 FKV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FB51 FKV, 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 FB51 FKV registered?

FB51 FKV is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is FB51 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 FKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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