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BF55 VYN

2005 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,319 mi
Last recorded96,319 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,319 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 94,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,558 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 79,363 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,798 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 61,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 51,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,643 miles

front lower arm rearward bushes perished

front tyres nearing wear bars 205/45R16

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,841 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 VYN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

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