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BF05 DRZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,519 mi
Last recorded45,519 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,519 miles

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,201 miles

nsr tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,709 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,623 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 DRZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DRZ, 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

How do I check the history of BF05 DRZ?

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What year was BF05 DRZ registered?

BF05 DRZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 DRZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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