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BF55 VZN

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,038 mi
Last recorded103,038 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VZN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Front door mirror slightly insecure , tape repaired

Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken away at securing brackets (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Front door mirror slightly insecure , tape repaired

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,541 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 85,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall.

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

Offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,971 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,042 miles

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2013 72,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 62,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 46,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,414 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VZN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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