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BK04 UJV

2004 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,620 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 95,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,765 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge, both front tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge, both front tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,405 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,816 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,816 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,920 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UJV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UJV, 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 BK04 UJV registered?

BK04 UJV is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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