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BJ05 YYS

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,853 mi
Last recorded73,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,801 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 60,120 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,239 miles

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

off side rear tyre outer wall perished

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,738 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,226 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,835 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 24,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,363 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 YYS is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

BJ05 YYS is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is BJ05 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 YYS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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