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BF05 BTZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,808 mi
Last recorded100,808 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BTZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,808 miles

Exhaust noisy system corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective both front lights flahing (4.2.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy system corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,002 miles

E.M.L Light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested ref offside rear leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,272 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 83,263 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle &out (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 45,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,251 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2009 28,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,940 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 BTZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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