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BF05 EJC

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,920 mi
Last recorded157,920 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 EJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 157,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Heart shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint badly worn ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,245 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is worn

Nearside slight play steering rack end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 134,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective lower suspension arm (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush is worn

Nearside slight play steering rack end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 124,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 124,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,140 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2015 111,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside sill damaged

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,720 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,750 miles

Brake imbalance on rear brakes , requires repair/adjustment

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 875,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake imbalance on rear brakes , requires repair/adjustment

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seat is slightly insecure

o/sf wiper smears slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2012 76,755 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r seat is slightly insecure

o/sf wiper smears slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,823 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both suspension joints are drop links

centre brake light did not work but with a slight tap it did cone on

front wish bone rear rubber bushes starting to split

noise comming from nearside rear under heavy braking but roller test results passed

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,822 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both suspension joints are drop links

centre brake light did not work but with a slight tap it did cone on

front wish bone rear rubber bushes starting to split

noise comming from nearside rear under heavy braking but roller test results passed

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,591 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 EJC is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EJC, 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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BF05 EJC is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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