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BL54 AZJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,549 mi
Last recorded39,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 AZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,012 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 28,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cracking full diametre (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2016 23,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 23,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bolt missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,059 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 20,059 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nsf side repeater cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,956 miles

nearside wing repeator lens missing

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 12,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 12,380 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 10,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 5,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc's scored

Pass 25 Jan 2010 2,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 2,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 2,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 1,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 1,849 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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BL54 AZJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 BL54 AZJ, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL54 AZJ registered?

BL54 AZJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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