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BG55 RPZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RPZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,122 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2022 108,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,873 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear radial cracks no action required

Nearside head lamp pointing right adjusted

Offside Front suspension noise no fault located requires further stripping and investigation

Offside Rear shock absorber dirt shield damaged no action required

Offside Rear tyre rasdial cracks no action required

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,157 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear radial cracks no action required

Nearside head lamp pointing right adjusted

Offside Rear shock absorber dirt shield damaged no action required

Offside Rear tyre rasdial cracks no action required

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,623 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 77,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fouling on fuel pipes (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,793 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,329 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,349 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 44,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,914 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 RPZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BG55 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

BG55 RPZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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