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BG54 TSV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 TSV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged **distorted +perished** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing covered in tape covering corrossion

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake travel advise investigation

oil level low

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front track rod end ball joint boots perrishing

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

nearside front drop link inopp

nearside rear inner side light inopp

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge and cracking

offside wing mirror casing missing

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges caused by corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front track rod end ball joint boots perrishing

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

nearside front drop link inopp

nearside rear inner side light inopp

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge and cracking

offside wing mirror casing missing

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,100 miles

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

eml light on

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

offside front wing corroded

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

eml light on

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

offside front wing corroded

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,445 miles

pin hole in offside c.v gaitor

eml light on

nearside front c.v gaitor slightly detiorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 98,854 miles

advise ECU light lit

advise exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

advise o/s outer CV boot deteriorating/splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,975 miles

advise front number plate deteriorating

advise n/s outer CV boot starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,145 miles

advise both front suspension springs showing corrosion

advise both front tyres perishing/cracking and worn close to the legal limit

advise front number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,823 miles

advise exhausi front section/flexi pipe damaged and blowing slightly

advise n/s/f and o/s/f rear console suspension bushed de-bonding

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,218 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,486 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,455 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,242 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 TSV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TSV, 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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BG54 TSV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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