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BJ05 ENU

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ENU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 149,614 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 146,595 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2016 146,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2015 142,213 miles

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

nail in n\s\r tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 138,103 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 133,804 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 133,804 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 129,508 miles

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

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 129,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning light indicating system faulty

Pass 4 May 2011 124,683 miles

Engine managment warning light indicating system require attention

Pass 6 May 2010 120,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 115,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 110,668 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 ENU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ENU, 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 ENU registered?

BJ05 ENU is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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