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BG54 SHV

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 SHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,570 miles

Nearside Front steel spare wheel fitted to nsf but of correct spec.

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

brake fluid looks dirty … advise change soon

Fail 31 Jan 2020 112,006 miles

Emissions not tested reference severe exhaust blow will corrupt results (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section (part of Kat) leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steel spare wheel fitted to nsf but of correct spec.

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

brake fluid looks dirty … advise change soon

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 100,652 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,789 miles

Engine oil leaks & EML ON

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 89,789 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine oil leaks & EML ON

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,684 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,118 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,341 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,340 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,701 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 30 Jan 2010 46,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2009 35,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,453 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 SHV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG54 SHV, 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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What year was BG54 SHV registered?

BG54 SHV is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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