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BJ55 BWD

2005 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BWD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,018 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,160 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 64,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,692 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,113 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,614 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,614 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,028 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,253 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,555 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

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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BJ55 BWD is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 BJ55 BWD, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ55 BWD registered?

BJ55 BWD is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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