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BF05 DRV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,550 miles

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,435 miles

both headlights faint beam pattern

both wiper blades split

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,435 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both headlights faint beam pattern

both wiper blades split

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,923 miles

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

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

centre exhuast blowing

rear exhaust tail box poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,534 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,534 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,853 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 50,846 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,780 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,780 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 19,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DRV 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 62.5%.

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 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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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