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BJ54 BTV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,950 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nsr reflector damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

boot opening operation poor

both front wings corroded

damage to sills

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,360 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

heavy advanced age cracking and some cuts to rear tyres

nsr reflector damaged

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,344 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracking but no cords exposed.

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,324 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

age cracking to flexi brake hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded/ worped

rear tyres heavy age cracking and have cuts in

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,347 miles

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

battery weak

boot lock stiff in operation

front brake discs worn and lipped

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,994 miles

air bag light on dash

both front tyres wearing on edges

front inner discs worn

n/s/f side light dim

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,316 miles

air bag light on dash

sat nav and air freshener removed for test

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,183 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,012 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 BTV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ54 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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