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BJ05 LCP

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,993 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2024 63,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear flat spot on tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight flat spots in tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2021 58,006 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,417 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 57,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,649 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 43,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 39,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,799 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 32,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 v (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 26,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2014 21,589 miles

front tyres cracked.

Pass 24 May 2013 15,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 13,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 10,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 6,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 4,617 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 LCP is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LCP, 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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BJ05 LCP is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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