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BK54 UTF

2004 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 UTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,210 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,857 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake has travel

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,790 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake has travel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,368 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 63,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,647 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,570 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,311 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 46,087 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,600 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 UTF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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