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BG04 FPT

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,049 mi
Last recorded58,049 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FPT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,049 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,896 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,563 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak near bottom end of the radiator ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,088 miles

Nearside Front side repeater insurce

Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification excess play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also does not open from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater insurce

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,080 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,080 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 53,592 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 53,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,210 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,565 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,565 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,299 miles

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

brake pedal rubber missing but pedal still provides anti slip

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,176 miles

brake fluid level getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,613 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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BG04 FPT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 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 BG04 FPT, 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 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG04 FPT registered?

BG04 FPT is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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