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BF54 YUA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

65,195 mi
Last recorded65,195 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,194 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 52,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,811 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,206 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,764 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,841 miles

engine cover is fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,841 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover is fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,592 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,592 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,263 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,713 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 30,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,589 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 YUA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

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

Is BF54 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 YUA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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