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BF05 DSV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,487 mi
Last recorded122,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,487 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 122,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,712 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

car getting hot

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,112 miles

oil leak(s)

rear exhaust is corroded (no leaks)

both sides front brake flexible hoses are detreriorated

engine coolant & oil levels are low

engine covers fitted

nearside front lower suspension arm bush is deteriorated/worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake flexible hoses are detreriorated

engine coolant & oil levels are low

engine covers fitted

nearside front lower suspension arm bush is deteriorated/worn

nearside front wiper blade effectiveness

oil leak(s)

rear exhaust is corroded (no leaks)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,653 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,150 miles

front exhaust flexy section deterioated & slight leaks.

nearside front tyre edge of tread worn smooth, center of tread worn & cut in tread (recommend replace).

rear exhaust section corroded (no leaks).

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn close to wear limit & nail in tread.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine coolant & oil levels low.

front exhaust flexy section deterioated & slight leaks.

nearside front tyre edge of tread worn smooth, center of tread worn & cut in tread (recommend replace).

offside front wiper blade effectiveness.

rear exhaust section corroded (no leaks).

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread is worn close to wear limit & nail in tread.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,861 miles

Airbag warning light remains illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,803 miles

very slight play in both lower arm rear bushes and hve very small cracks, air bag light on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

very slight play in both lower arm rear bushes and hve very small cracks, air bag light on dash

Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Advise, o/s/f suspension arm bush is deteriated,but is ok as yet. Advise, both front tyres are worn. Advise,n/s/r wheel is slightly distorted. Note airbag light is on.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,482 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 DSV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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