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BG54 SFX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,795 mi
Last recorded57,795 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,775 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 54,770 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r very slow application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak sump ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,228 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,419 miles

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

Exhaust in poor condition.

Front suspension soft.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,632 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,208 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,454 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 29,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,876 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 21,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,835 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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BG54 SFX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG54 SFX, 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 BG54 SFX registered?

BG54 SFX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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