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BJ54 BTE

2004 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,196 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 48,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 33,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 7,462 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 BTE is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTE, 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 BTE registered?

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

Is BJ54 BTE safe to buy?

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