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BF05 DVG

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 125,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,269 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 122,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 117,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 117,838 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,725 miles

long travel on parking brake

rear silencer detecting

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,626 miles

front brake discs corrode around edges

long travel on parking brake

rea silencer detecting

Fail 2 Apr 2019 113,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corrode around edges

long travel on parking brake

rea silencer detecting

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,678 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front disc pitted on edges

long travel parking brake

rear silcer corrored

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,114 miles

front brake discs cored arount edges

rear silencer deterating

Fail 3 Apr 2017 105,114 miles

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

front brake discs cored arount edges

rear silencer deterating

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,036 miles

rear silencer deterating

Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,036 miles

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

rear silencer deterating

Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,549 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear screen wash inop

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,910 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 DVG is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?

BF05 DVG is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BF05 DVG safe to buy?

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