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BD05 ZSJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 128,800 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 128,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2022 121,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 121,573 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 113,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 113,161 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 107,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 100,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 94,611 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 94,609 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 89,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Sides (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 89,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Sides (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,345 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 83,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 77,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 77,788 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 72,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 72,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 63,331 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 63,329 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,976 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 ZSJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

BD05 ZSJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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