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BF05 DVJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,641 mi
Last recorded78,641 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 78,641 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on edges

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2019 78,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

nearside number plate light is not working

nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on edges

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,599 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear synthetic bushes worn but no play

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear synthetic bushes worn but no play

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,369 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,369 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,649 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,860 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Feb 2013 54,756 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,756 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,526 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,526 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,817 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 DVJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

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

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