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BD54 WRJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 109,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 101,794 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 101,794 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 96,037 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,342 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 83,584 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 83,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,523 miles

rear silencer box slightly deteriated

Fail 19 May 2014 79,523 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer box slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,837 miles

Middle and rear sections of exhaust coreroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2012 59,837 miles

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

Middle and rear sections of exhaust coreroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 45,070 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,626 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,073 miles

slight wear in front wishbone bushes,cut in nsf tyre,rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,392 miles

slight fault in indicator switch,nail in nsf tyre

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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BD54 WRJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD54 WRJ, 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 BD54 WRJ registered?

BD54 WRJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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