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BJ05 BWC

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,335 mi
Last recorded65,335 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2026 65,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 62,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,486 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 58,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 56,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,799 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 43,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 40,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,376 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 31,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 27,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 23,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,053 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,544 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 BWC is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BJ05 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 BWC registered?

BJ05 BWC is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is BJ05 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 BWC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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