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BK04 HRR

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HRR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc inner face slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated/slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reg light out

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - inner shoulders worn smooth, very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer exhaust rubber split

Fail 7 Aug 2023 94,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer front join - clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc inner face slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated/slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reg light out

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - inner shoulders worn smooth, very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer exhaust rubber split

Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil warning light flashing

Fail 11 Aug 2022 87,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi pipe exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil warning light flashing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2021 79,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached catch on subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 57,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,820 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 51,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,760 miles

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top shock mounting (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock top mouning (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,893 miles

slight damage to screen

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,892 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight damage to screen

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 49,404 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,462 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)

exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 28,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,154 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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BK04 HRR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BK04 HRR, 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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BK04 HRR is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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