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BF55 FAS

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,895 mi
Last recorded102,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FAS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,895 miles

DEngine has slight missfire

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 98,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2017 95,980 miles

nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall showing cracks

Fail 10 May 2017 95,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall showing cracks

Pass 14 May 2016 93,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,126 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,106 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,887 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords 205/14/16w

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,102 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre uneven wear 205/45/16w

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,443 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)

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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BF55 FAS is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 BF55 FAS, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF55 FAS registered?

BF55 FAS is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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