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BF05 EHM

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,896 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,719 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,719 miles

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

all four shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corrosion

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2020 77,718 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm corroded

all four shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corrosion

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2019 72,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankcase breather housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Timing belt due every 60 months regardless of miles/km

Fail 29 Oct 2019 72,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankcase breather housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Timing belt due every 60 months regardless of miles/km

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,586 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,586 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,310 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,310 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,125 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure off side outer seat back insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,864 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 49,285 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,285 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,975 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,975 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,197 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre lightly perished and cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2012 39,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre lightly perished and cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,395 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter cracked

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes starting to split

rear registration plate slightly water damage

Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,648 miles

front wipers slightly noisy

shallow cuts to outside wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,974 miles

child seats fitted N.S.R and O.S.R

squeal from N.S.R. brakes

two punctures N.S.R. tyre

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 EHM is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

BF05 EHM is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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