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BF05 DVR

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,059 mi
Last recorded170,059 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 170,059 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken

Rear disk starting to delaminate

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2016 170,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear lens broken

Rear disk starting to delaminate

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 159,843 miles

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 2 Oct 2015 159,843 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

marks to rear number plate

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 142,165 miles

Oil leak

damage to both front underside sill areas

marks to rear number plate

Fail 18 Mar 2014 142,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damage to both front underside sill areas

marks to rear number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,896 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

marks to rear number plate

offside front brake disc cover deterioated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2013 128,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

marks to rear number plate

offside front brake disc cover deterioated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 103,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,280 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 74,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn unevenly on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,189 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 DVR is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DVR, 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 DVR registered?

BF05 DVR is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 DVR safe to buy?

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