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BF55 VZX

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener! ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise rear brake inspection. (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see emissions printout/engine management light.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge! (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm remaining! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener! ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel advise rear brake inspection. (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on!

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see emissions printout/engine management light.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,865 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front suspension console bushes splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,172 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTOR MONOLITH RATTLING IN CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E/OIL LEVEL LOW / CAT. MONOLITH LOOSE IN REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,840 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 57,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,515 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 VZX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

BF55 VZX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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