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BEZ 4742

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,771 mi
Last recorded56,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 4742
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,771 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brakes noisey and grabbing slightly when tested in roller brake tester

Fail 9 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear brakes very noises on rolla brake test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,122 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,305 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,305 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 46,288 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,115 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

obstruction on screen though not in drivers view of road

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,759 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 34,756 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)

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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BEZ 4742 is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BEZ 4742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 4742 registered?

BEZ 4742 is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is BEZ 4742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 4742 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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