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BF55 VYM

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from sensor on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 85,794 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,035 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 81,035 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,422 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,416 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 70,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,701 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,261 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,257 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,352 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 41,291 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,194 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,542 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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BF55 VYM is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BF55 VYM, 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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BF55 VYM is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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