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BJ04 AYV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,743 mi
Last recorded86,743 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 86,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,442 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake binding

2 punctures in nearside rear tyre both in same 1/4

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cord

damage to nearside sill

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked / perishing in tread pattern and sidewalls

offside front brake binding

offside rear tyre perishing and cracked on outer tread edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,442 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 punctures in nearside rear tyre both in same 1/4

cut in nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to expose cord

damage to nearside sill

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre cracked / perishing in tread pattern and sidewalls

offside front brake binding

offside rear tyre perishing and cracked on outer tread edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,074 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to detiorate

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear sill damaged- outerskin corroded but not effecting the strength.

Fail 22 May 2013 80,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,021 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,141 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 May 2012 77,141 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 May 2011 77,048 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 77,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 37,869 miles

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

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

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 AYV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ04 AYV, 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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What year was BJ04 AYV registered?

BJ04 AYV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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