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BK54 USB

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 USB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,314 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,689 miles

near side front tyre side wall cut

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre side wall cut

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 76,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,824 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,824 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,651 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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BK54 USB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK54 USB, 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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BK54 USB is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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