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BJ54 BSO

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 76,635 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,680 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,680 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,343 miles

all discs well worn

n/s/r pads geting low

o/s/f iner arch lose

o/s/f tyre on limit

wish bone rear bushes have some ware

Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all discs well worn

n/s/r pads geting low

o/s/f iner arch lose

o/s/f tyre on limit

wish bone rear bushes have some ware

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,179 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,957 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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BJ54 BSO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ54 BSO, 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 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ54 BSO registered?

BJ54 BSO is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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