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BJ04 AYG

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,588 mi
Last recorded211,588 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 211,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust outer casing rusted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 211,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 201,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet damaged

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

nearside wiperblade torn

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 200,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise bonnet damged

advise both rear tyre worn on edges

advise exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 190,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 169,619 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,078 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 152,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 132,921 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,328 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,787 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,346 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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BJ04 AYG is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ04 AYG, 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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BJ04 AYG is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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