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BF05 DVT

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,306 mi
Last recorded158,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 158,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,964 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 150,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2013 138,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 May 2013 138,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2012 122,468 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 117,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 101,969 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 86,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,021 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DVT is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

BF05 DVT is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BF05 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 DVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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