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BF55 VYO

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 167,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 163,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 158,629 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 144,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 139,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 131,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,562 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,452 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,915 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,913 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,540 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,557 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 VYO is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF55 VYO registered?

BF55 VYO is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is BF55 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 VYO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF55 VYO have outstanding finance?

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