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BK04 YOW

2004 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,526 mi
Last recorded168,526 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 YOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 168,526 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 13 May 2019 139,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 126,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f wing coroaded but not likely to cause harm

slight damage n/s/f alloy

slight play both steering arms

Fail 22 May 2018 126,703 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f wing coroaded but not likely to cause harm

slight damage n/s/f alloy

slight play both steering arms

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 113,139 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,503 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 101,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 95,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 95,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,768 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 81,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,789 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroding.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 71,789 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise rear brake discs corroding.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,672 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 YOW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK04 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

BK04 YOW is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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