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BF55 VZW

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 92,202 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 3 May 2013 84,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 84,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 77,173 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 72,751 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 61,619 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,619 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,631 miles

front discs lipped front plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,594 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 VZW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

BF55 VZW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BF55 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 VZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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