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BF54 HLX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,142 mi
Last recorded107,142 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,142 miles

EML illuminated

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 107,037 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML illuminated

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer outer skin coming adrift

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,982 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 96,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,149 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,472 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,397 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 65,397 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,250 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,893 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,652 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front on limet

Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,146 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front on limet

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,947 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 HLX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 BF54 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

BF54 HLX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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