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BD05 ZMV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 127,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

under tray fited

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,243 miles

EXHUAST BACK BOX DETERIATED AND CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,228 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steal spare fitted but same size as other

Fail 11 Aug 2014 106,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steal spare fitted but same size as other

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 86,785 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,611 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,457 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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BD05 ZMV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 BD05 ZMV, 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 BD05 ZMV registered?

BD05 ZMV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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