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FE51 PWL

2001 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Ibiza70,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PWL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,560 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,586 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,690 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,690 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,690 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,692 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,135 miles

Both number plates poor condition

Front brake imbalance high

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,896 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,328 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,910 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING ON SIDEWALL PLUS HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING/PITTED AROUND NECK

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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FE51 PWL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE51 PWL, 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 FE51 PWL registered?

FE51 PWL is a 2001 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FE51 PWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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