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BF54 YTK

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YTK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wings/wheel arch corroded

nsr inner side light not working

Fail 27 Dec 2014 87,204 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wings/wheel arch corroded

nsr inner side light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 79,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,612 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front nearside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

nearside steering rack gaitor deteriorated & fits poorly. still preventing the ingress of dirt.

rear silencer deteriorated & corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside steering rack gaitor deteriorated & fits poorly. still preventing the ingress of dirt.

rear offside inner sidelight not working

rear silencer deteriorated & corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,826 miles

Both front lower suspension bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 63,826 miles

Both front lower suspension bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres 2-3mm

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,318 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 45,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,209 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 28,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 28 Sep 2007 23,789 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 YTK is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

BF54 YTK is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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