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BF54 YTJ

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 79,928 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,562 miles

condition of exhaust rear box

engine managment light on

play in n/s o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condition of exhaust rear box

engine managment light on

play in n/s o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,515 miles

condition of back box

n/s/r tyre is cracking

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2015 70,505 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

condition of back box

n/s/r tyre is cracking

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,359 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,257 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 31,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 25,224 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 YTJ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 YTJ registered?

BF54 YTJ is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is BF54 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 YTJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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