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BJ05 BVZ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,965 mi
Last recorded46,965 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BVZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,965 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 46,965 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,890 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,294 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 39,288 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,856 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 33,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre cracking on outer wall and is close to bar limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 29,152 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,069 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,913 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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BJ05 BVZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 BVZ, 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 BJ05 BVZ registered?

BJ05 BVZ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 BVZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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