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BC05 JJV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,635 mi
Last recorded73,635 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,635 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but no blow

Slight blow from the front flexy section

coil spring worn across its sectional area WEAK (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,020 miles

OS NS rear shocker covers loose

Slight weap of grease from OSF drive shaft gaitor

Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,331 miles

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,089 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside and nearside rear shocker dustcovers insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,349 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,013 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

brake pads 70% worn

Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pads 70% worn

rear number plate in poor condition

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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BC05 JJV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC05 JJV, 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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What year was BC05 JJV registered?

BC05 JJV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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