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BF05 EHJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

89,276 mi
Last recorded89,276 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,276 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,276 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,868 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,460 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nsr badly cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,451 miles

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,451 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from filter

rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,835 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,771 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 30 Mar 2013 58,760 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,082 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 51,082 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,600 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,951 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,278 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 EHJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

BF05 EHJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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