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BG04 NCA

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,296 miles

front exhaust flexi split

Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,977 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,977 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 47,478 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 43,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,892 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 38,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 33,848 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 28,234 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 NCA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG04 NCA, 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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BG04 NCA is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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