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BJ54 BSX

2004 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 84,482 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

srs light illuminated

Fail 22 May 2012 84,482 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

srs light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,290 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 82,290 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,994 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside inner rear light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,578 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 59,578 miles

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

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

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 BSX is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

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

Is BJ54 BSX safe to buy?

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