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BF54 HMA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 103,535 miles

fan belt cracking

front pads fitted incorrectly

front wishbone rear bushes fitted incorrectly splitting and damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 103,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

fan belt cracking

front pads fitted incorrectly

front wishbone rear bushes fitted incorrectly splitting and damaged

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,621 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2014 73,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,891 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,336 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 51,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,795 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 29,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,962 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 HMA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

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

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