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BF05 BTU

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,915 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,915 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,213 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting inside tread

Offside Rear tyre splitting inside tread

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,867 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,979 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,979 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,786 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,764 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,006 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,006 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,347 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,542 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 BTU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 BTU, 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 BF05 BTU registered?

BF05 BTU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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