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BD54 XFV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,552 miles

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Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,753 miles

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

alignment required

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Fail 10 Aug 2016 130,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

alignment required

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Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 129,702 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 94,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,811 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,969 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 59,969 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,285 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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 XFV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

BD54 XFV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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