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BG04 NCC

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 85,847 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light staying on

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 85,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light staying on

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush slight movment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush slight movement (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 52,128 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 52,128 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,373 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,955 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 NCC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

BG04 NCC is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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