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BJ54 TDU

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,866 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front steering arms inner joints slight play

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges

Oil leak.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine cover fitted.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front steering arms inner joints slight play

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,139 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 106,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear service brake noisy when pressed

Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,713 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 81,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,078 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,045 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber bump stops cracking.

Advise front discs and pads worn.

Advise handbrake clean and adjustment.

Advise near side rear handbrake cable bracket missing .

Advise off side rear tyre deformed,badly perished and deeps cuts (not to cords).

Advise rear exhaust body heatsheild loose.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,078 miles

Advise near side rear handbrake cable bracket missing.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise near side rear handbrake cable bracket missing.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,075 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 TDU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TDU, 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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BJ54 TDU is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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