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BD55 HJE

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HJE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,232 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 141,232 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,899 miles

Offside underside showing corrosion signs

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,448 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,448 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 120,556 miles

Engine showing signs of misfire

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Fail 5 Apr 2017 120,556 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine showing signs of misfire

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,332 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,277 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,973 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on

minor play in offside front anti rollbar link arm

Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

minor play in offside front anti rollbar link arm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,018 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,269 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,872 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 33,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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BD55 HJE is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD55 HJE, 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 BD55 HJE registered?

BD55 HJE is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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