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BJ54 TFY

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,193 mi
Last recorded90,193 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside front wing has slight surface rust

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2020 82,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,646 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 75,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,955 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,231 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 52,231 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 51,436 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,436 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,774 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2011 42,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 42,052 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres has cuts in outer walls

Pass 15 Dec 2010 36,677 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 36,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,700 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 6 Dec 2008 24,700 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,951 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 TFY is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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