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BJ05 YYX

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YYX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,715 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside inner edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,663 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,660 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,252 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 YYX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

BJ05 YYX is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 YYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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