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BF05 BPY

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,427 mi
Last recorded22,427 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 20,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 17,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,010 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 15,010 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,212 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 9,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 4,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 3,634 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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BF05 BPY is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF05 BPY, 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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BF05 BPY is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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