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BF54 HMG

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HMG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,242 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 123,240 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,837 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slightly fraying

Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,776 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly fraying

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,396 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 104,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light stays on when engine is running.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,736 miles

nearside also offside rear bump stops perished

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,704 miles

both rear bump stops split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,596 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,738 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 HMG is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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