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BF54 HKW

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,839 mi
Last recorded105,839 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 105,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,646 miles

Corrosion to rear beam axle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, front pin/bush, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear beam axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.12 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Security of exhaust heatshield , rearmost

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 93,640 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v boot slight pin hole slight leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 84,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 81,321 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded, system gas tight

coolant staining on radiator and fan switch

different size tyres front and rear same size across axle

Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water ? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread, worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded, system gas tight

coolant level below minimum

coolant staining on radiator and fan switch

different size tyres front and rear same size across axle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,340 miles

Front engine cover top

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,488 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 64,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,570 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,413 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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BF54 HKW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 HKW, 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 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF54 HKW registered?

BF54 HKW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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