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BJ05 LAA

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LAA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,491 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,838 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,863 miles

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,616 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,138 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,001 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,750 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 37,720 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly started to peirsh/crack

Pass 10 May 2010 33,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,635 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 LAA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

BJ05 LAA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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