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BG55 KXU

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall and inside tread split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,339 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 82,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,535 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres starting to crack inside tread pattern

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,223 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition ,

Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition ,

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,518 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,412 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,891 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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BG55 KXU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG55 KXU, 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 BG55 KXU registered?

BG55 KXU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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