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BF54 YTL

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,395 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroded

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

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 80,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust tailbox corroded

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

Front wiperblades deteriorating

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 67,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,150 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,941 miles

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 11 Oct 2008 29,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,336 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 18,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YTL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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