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BG05 WZF

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,624 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear axles

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe/silencer

Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,624 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear axles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe/silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear

Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear

Fail 18 Aug 2015 87,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe fouling rear suspension and steel brake pipe (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel filter corroded

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel filter corroded

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

air bag light "on"

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

slight leak of exhaust gases center section

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 40,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,471 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,459 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BG05 WZF is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BG05 WZF, 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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BG05 WZF is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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