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BD05 ZSL

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,033 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve held together with hose clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 91,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve held together with hose clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but not weakened

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,461 miles

Exhaust system flexi and rear box poor

aftermarket headlamp bulbs fitted beam image poor but still adequate to pass test

exhaust system centre slide joint heavily corroded may require attention soon

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,173 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,420 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front foglight lens broken.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front foglight lens broken.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,268 miles

offside front fog light broking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,070 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,108 miles

n/s/f o/s/f consol bushes starting to split [suspension lower rear]

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 ZSL is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

BD05 ZSL is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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