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BD05 ZSN

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,604 mi
Last recorded130,604 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZSN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

rear seats have been removed

Fail 5 Feb 2019 130,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

rear seats have been removed

Pass 6 Jan 2018 116,395 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 116,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 116,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,705 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,478 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,455 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 ZSN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

BD05 ZSN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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