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AV55 NBF

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,125 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 1x Fog Lamp Inoperative

Fail 12 Jul 2022 139,123 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Brake Fluid Black in Colour (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 1x Fog Lamp Inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2021 132,501 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,934 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,746 miles

coil springs rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,048 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,562 miles

slight play in wheels

suspension rubbers very poor

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,170 miles

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

nearside front top mount bearing feels slightly rough when turning lock to lock

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,170 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front top mount bearing feels slightly rough when turning lock to lock

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,711 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 64,711 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,217 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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AV55 NBF is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AV55 NBF, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 NBF is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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